Big Give vs GiveSendGo
UK-registered charities running time-limited appeals that can secure pledges and Champion match funding to double public donations during a campaign window.
US-based faith communities, churches, and individual fundraisers — including those running legal-defense or politically sensitive campaigns that mainstream platforms may decline to host.
On a £100 donation, Big Give delivers £3.00 more to the recipient than GiveSendGo.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Big Give | GiveSendGo |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (£100) | £100.00★ winner | £97.00 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + £0.00★ winner | 2.7% + £0.30 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 2.5 (627)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | UK | — |
| Languages | 1★ winner | 0 |
| Payment methods supported | 4 | 4 |
Winner by category.
£100.00 vs £97.00 reaches the recipient.
— vs 2.5 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 0 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-based faith communities, churches, and individual fundraisers — including those running legal-defense or politically sensitive campaigns that mainstream platforms may decline to host.
- ✓Funded by optional donor tips and give-back rather than a mandatory platform fee.
- ✓Distinctive faith-based positioning with a unique 'Pray' button for supporters.
- ✓Permissive content policy hosts causes some mainstream platforms decline.
- ✓Supports cards, bank transfers, Google Pay, and Link one-click checkout.
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 GiveSendGo?
On a £100 donation, Big Give delivers approximately £100.00 to the recipient and GiveSendGo delivers approximately £97.00. 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; GiveSendGo operates in 0.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.