GlobalGiving vs La Cagnotte des Proches
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.
Families, friends, and colleagues in France raising a solidarity cagnotte to support a loved one facing illness, disability, an accident, end-of-life care, or bereavement.
Of every 100 donated, La Cagnotte des Proches delivers 5.53 more per 100 to the recipient than GlobalGiving.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: GlobalGiving in CAD, La Cagnotte des Proches in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GlobalGiving | La Cagnotte des Proches |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | C$92.00 | €97.53★ winner |
| Platform fee | 5% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 3% + C$0.00 | 2.3% + €0.17★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 5 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | France (OVH) |
| Languages | 1 | 2★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 11★ winner | 3 |
Winner by category.
€97.53 vs C$92.00 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
5 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
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.
Families, friends, and colleagues in France raising a solidarity cagnotte to support a loved one facing illness, disability, an accident, end-of-life care, or bereavement.
- ✓Tightly focused on solidarity and health-related causes - illness, accidents, end-of-life, and bereavement collections.
- ✓Operated by a French company (SAS, Aix-en-Provence) and certified as a social-utility enterprise (ESUS) in 2024.
- ✓Donations are processed securely by Stripe, with withdrawals paid to the beneficiary by bank transfer.
- ✓Offers fundraiser support beyond hosting - advice and help creating visuals, videos, and media outreach.
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 La Cagnotte des Proches?
Of every 100 donated, GlobalGiving delivers approximately C$92.00 to the recipient and La Cagnotte des Proches delivers approximately €97.53. 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?
GlobalGiving operates in 0 countries; La Cagnotte des Proches operates in 5.
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