Big Give vs PIFworld
UK-registered charities running time-limited appeals that can secure pledges and Champion match funding to double public donations during a campaign window.
Dutch nonprofits and companies running social-impact and employee-giving campaigns, plus individuals who want to fundraise for projects rather than simply make a one-off donation.
Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers 6.40 more per 100 to the recipient than PIFworld.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Big Give in GBP, PIFworld in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Big Give | PIFworld |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £100.00★ winner | €93.60 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 6.05% |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + £0.00★ winner | 0% + €0.35 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | UK | — |
| Languages | 1 | 2★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 4★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
£100.00 vs €93.60 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.
Dutch nonprofits and companies running social-impact and employee-giving campaigns, plus individuals who want to fundraise for projects rather than simply make a one-off donation.
- ✓Combines personal fundraising with structured corporate and employee-giving programmes.
- ✓Connects individuals, nonprofits, and companies on a single platform.
- ✓Participation-led model: supporters can donate, fundraise, or spread a project's message.
- ✓Dutch and English interface for a Netherlands and European audience.
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 PIFworld?
Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers approximately £100.00 to the recipient and PIFworld delivers approximately €93.60. 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; PIFworld operates in 1.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.