Big Give vs HelloAsso
UK-registered charities running time-limited appeals that can secure pledges and Champion match funding to double public donations during a campaign window.
French associations, clubs, and nonprofits that want to collect donations, memberships, and event payments with no platform commission and full pass-through of funds.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Big Give in GBP, HelloAsso in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Big Give | HelloAsso |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £100.00 | €100.00 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + £0.00 | 0% + €0.00 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4.3 (620)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | UK | France (Microsoft Azure) |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 4 | 5★ winner |
Winner by category.
Fees are level on a credit-card donation.
— vs 4.3 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.
French associations, clubs, and nonprofits that want to collect donations, memberships, and event payments with no platform commission and full pass-through of funds.
- ✓Entirely free for associations — zero commission and zero fees.
- ✓Associations receive 100% of the funds they collect.
- ✓Funded by optional voluntary donor contributions rather than mandatory fees.
- ✓HelloAsso absorbs payment-processing costs rather than passing them on.
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 HelloAsso?
Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers approximately £100.00 to the recipient and HelloAsso delivers approximately €100.00. 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; HelloAsso operates in 1.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.