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Head-to-head

Big Give vs Give-me

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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Give-me logo
Give-me
— · 0 countries

Portuguese and Iberian associations and project-holders raising funds for solidarity and social-development causes who want a regionally focused, multilingual crowdfunding platform.

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The headline

Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers 27.60 more per 100 to the recipient than Give-me.

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

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric Big Give Give-me
Recipient gets (per 100) £100.00★ winner €72.40
Platform fee 0%★ winner 24.6%
Payment processing fee 0% + £0.00★ winner 3% + €0.00
Trustpilot — (0) — (0)
Country coverage 1 countries★ winner 0 countries
Data residency UK
Languages 1★ winner 0
Payment methods supported 4 7★ winner
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
Big Give

£100.00 vs €72.40 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Tied

— vs — on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
Big Give

1 vs 0 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 Give-me if

Portuguese and Iberian associations and project-holders raising funds for solidarity and social-development causes who want a regionally focused, multilingual crowdfunding platform.

  • Solidarity and social-development focus tailored to Iberian causes.
  • Operates across the Iberian market, covering both Portugal and Spain.
  • Multilingual platform with locale support including Portuguese and Romanian.
  • Part of an established Portuguese group, Grupo Globais Servicos.
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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 Give-me?

Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers approximately £100.00 to the recipient and Give-me delivers approximately €72.40. 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; Give-me operates in 0.

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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