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Head-to-head

Big Give vs Coral

Big Give logo
Big Give
UK · 1 countries

UK-registered charities running time-limited appeals that can secure pledges and Champion match funding to double public donations during a campaign window.

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Coral logo
Coral
— · 1 countries

Spanish associations, foundations, and grassroots social or animal-welfare causes that want a zero-commission platform where donors can cover processing fees so the cause receives the full donation.

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The headline

Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers 3.15 more per 100 to the recipient than Coral.

Each platform is priced in its own currency: Big Give in GBP, Coral in EUR.

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric Big Give Coral
Recipient gets (per 100) £100.00★ winner €96.85
Platform fee 0% 0%
Payment processing fee 0% + £0.00★ winner 2.9% + €0.25
Trustpilot — (0) — (0)
Country coverage 1 countries 1 countries
Data residency UK
Languages 1 1
Payment methods supported 4★ winner 0
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
Big Give

£100.00 vs €96.85 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Tied

— vs — on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
Tied

1 vs 1 countries.

Better for European fundraisers
Tied

Both share the same residency posture.

Pick by fit

Choose based on who you are.

Choose Big Give if

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.
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Choose Coral if

Spanish associations, foundations, and grassroots social or animal-welfare causes that want a zero-commission platform where donors can cover processing fees so the cause receives the full donation.

  • 0% platform commission, sustained by voluntary donor tips (propinas)
  • Stripe payment processing at 2.9% plus EUR 0.25 per donation, with donors able to cover the fee at checkout
  • Automatic donation certificates for nonprofits accredited under Spain's Law 49/2002
  • Specialised in solidarity causes: NGOs, foundations, animal rescue, and social projects
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Also consider

A third option.

1%Club

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.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Big Give or Coral?

Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers approximately £100.00 to the recipient and Coral delivers approximately €96.85. 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; Coral operates in 1.

How we rank

Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.

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