Big Give vs Givebutter
UK-registered charities running time-limited appeals that can secure pledges and Champion match funding to double public donations during a campaign window.
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers 3.20 more per 100 to the recipient than Givebutter.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Big Give in GBP, Givebutter in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Big Give | Givebutter |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £100.00★ winner | $96.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + £0.00★ winner | 2.9% + $0.30 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4.1 (275)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | UK | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 4 | 10★ winner |
Winner by category.
£100.00 vs $96.80 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4.1 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 nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
- ✓0% platform fee across campaign types when donor tips are enabled.
- ✓All-in-one toolset: donation pages, events, and donor management.
- ✓No limits or fees on payouts.
- ✓Broad payment support: cards, PayPal, Venmo, ACH, Cash App, donor-advised funds, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
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 Givebutter?
Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers approximately £100.00 to the recipient and Givebutter delivers approximately $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; Givebutter operates in 1.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.