Big Give vs Givelify
UK-registered charities running time-limited appeals that can secure pledges and Champion match funding to double public donations during a campaign window.
US churches, places of worship, and faith-based nonprofits that want a polished mobile giving app and simple donation pages with donor analytics, rather than complex campaign tooling.
Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers 3.20 more per 100 to the recipient than Givelify.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Big Give in GBP, Givelify in CAD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Big Give | Givelify |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £100.00★ winner | C$96.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + £0.00★ winner | 2.9% + C$0.30 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | UK | — |
| Languages | 1★ winner | 0 |
| Payment methods supported | 4★ winner | 1 |
Winner by category.
£100.00 vs C$96.80 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
UK-registered charities running time-limited appeals that can secure pledges and Champion match funding to double public donations during a campaign window.
- ✓Match-funding model can effectively double donations during a campaign.
- ✓Operated by a registered UK charity, aligned with the sector it serves.
- ✓Well-established, with the flagship Christmas Challenge running since 2008.
- ✓Connects charities with major donors and Champion funders who provide match funding.
US churches, places of worship, and faith-based nonprofits that want a polished mobile giving app and simple donation pages with donor analytics, rather than complex campaign tooling.
- ✓Highly rated, widely downloaded donor app that lowers friction for mobile and repeat giving.
- ✓Online donation pages, text-to-give, and QR giving alongside the app.
- ✓Donor management and analytics with a dedicated giving-success coach.
- ✓Accepts major card brands: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
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, Big Give or Givelify?
Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers approximately £100.00 to the recipient and Givelify delivers approximately C$96.80. 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?
Big Give operates in 1 countries; Givelify operates in 1.
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