GlobalGiving vs Leetchi
Donors and companies wanting to give to vetted grassroots nonprofits worldwide, and smaller international NGOs seeking a due-diligence stamp and access to US donors and corporate giving programs.
French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.
Of every 100 donated, Leetchi delivers 4.85 more per 100 to the recipient than GlobalGiving.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: GlobalGiving in AUD, Leetchi in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GlobalGiving | Leetchi |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | A$92.00 | €96.85★ winner |
| Platform fee | 5% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 3% + A$0.00 | 2.9% + €0.25★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4.2 (50,676)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 36 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | EEA★ winner |
| Languages | 1 | 4★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 11★ winner | 3 |
Winner by category.
€96.85 vs A$92.00 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4.2 on Trustpilot.
36 vs 0 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
Choose based on who you are.
Donors and companies wanting to give to vetted grassroots nonprofits worldwide, and smaller international NGOs seeking a due-diligence stamp and access to US donors and corporate giving programs.
- ✓Rigorous due-diligence vetting of every nonprofit, a strong trust signal for donors.
- ✓Global reach connecting donors and companies with grassroots nonprofits worldwide.
- ✓Established track record since 2002 with more than a million donors.
- ✓Corporate-giving and disaster-relief programs beyond individual donations.
French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.
- ✓Established European brand with strong recognition in France and Belgium
- ✓Free group-pot product for personal collections (gifts, group events, shared expenses)
- ✓EEA data residency
- ✓High Trustpilot rating across 50,000+ reviews
A third option.
Dutch and other social-impact initiators running Global-Goals-aligned campaigns who value personal coaching and community-building over a high-volume, self-serve crowdfunding marketplace.
Other comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, GlobalGiving or Leetchi?
Of every 100 donated, GlobalGiving delivers approximately A$92.00 to the recipient and Leetchi delivers approximately €96.85. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Leetchi is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
GlobalGiving operates in 0 countries; Leetchi operates in 36.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.