Altruism Ireland vs GiveSendGo
Irish donors and registered Irish charities that want zero-platform-fee giving with a strong emphasis on charity transparency and accountability.
US-based faith communities, churches, and individual fundraisers — including those running legal-defense or politically sensitive campaigns that mainstream platforms may decline to host.
Of every 100 donated, Altruism Ireland delivers 1.55 more per 100 to the recipient than GiveSendGo.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Altruism Ireland in EUR, GiveSendGo in CAD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Altruism Ireland | GiveSendGo |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €98.55★ winner | C$97.00 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.2% + €0.25★ winner | 2.7% + C$0.30 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 2.5 (627)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | EU | — |
| Languages | 1★ winner | 0 |
| Payment methods supported | 1 | 4★ winner |
Winner by category.
€98.55 vs C$97.00 reaches the recipient.
— vs 2.5 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Irish donors and registered Irish charities that want zero-platform-fee giving with a strong emphasis on charity transparency and accountability.
- ✓0% platform fee, so listed charities keep the full donation apart from payment-processing costs.
- ✓Operated by a registered Irish charity (CRA 20082475), aligning its incentives with the causes it lists.
- ✓Transparency focus helps donors assess how charities use their funds.
- ✓Education programmes offered to high-performing charities.
US-based faith communities, churches, and individual fundraisers — including those running legal-defense or politically sensitive campaigns that mainstream platforms may decline to host.
- ✓Funded by optional donor tips and give-back rather than a mandatory platform fee.
- ✓Distinctive faith-based positioning with a unique 'Pray' button for supporters.
- ✓Permissive content policy hosts causes some mainstream platforms decline.
- ✓Supports cards, bank transfers, Google Pay, and Link one-click checkout.
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, Altruism Ireland or GiveSendGo?
Of every 100 donated, Altruism Ireland delivers approximately €98.55 to the recipient and GiveSendGo delivers approximately C$97.00. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Both platforms operate inside the EEA framework. Choose based on local payment-method coverage and language support.
Which platform has more country coverage?
Altruism Ireland operates in 1 countries; GiveSendGo operates in 0.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.