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Head-to-head

Big Give vs Mightycause

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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Mightycause
— · 1 countries

US nonprofits looking for a free or low-cost starting point for donation pages, peer-to-peer campaigns, and event fundraising.

The headline

Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers 4.78 more per 100 to the recipient than Mightycause.

Each platform is priced in its own currency: Big Give in GBP, Mightycause in USD.

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric Big Give Mightycause
Recipient gets (per 100) £100.00★ winner $95.22
Platform fee 0%★ winner 1.99%
Payment processing fee 0% + £0.00★ winner 2.2% + $0.29
Trustpilot — (0) 3.2 (1)★ winner
Country coverage 1 countries 1 countries
Data residency UK
Languages 1 1
Payment methods supported 4 7★ winner
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
Big Give

£100.00 vs $95.22 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Mightycause

— vs 3.2 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 Mightycause if

US nonprofits looking for a free or low-cost starting point for donation pages, peer-to-peer campaigns, and event fundraising.

  • Free plan available at $0 per month.
  • Nonprofit-focused toolset: donation pages, peer-to-peer, and event fundraising.
  • Used by more than 76,000 nonprofit organisations.
  • Supports cards, PayPal, Venmo, ACH, and digital wallets.
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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 Mightycause?

Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers approximately £100.00 to the recipient and Mightycause delivers approximately $95.22. 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; Mightycause 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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