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Head-to-head

Big Give vs Papayoux

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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Papayoux logo
Papayoux
— · 1 countries

French and EU individuals organizing group collections for gifts and events, plus associations running solidarity campaigns, who want a regulated French platform with flexible fee handling.

The headline

Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers 2.20 more per 100 to the recipient than Papayoux.

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

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric Big Give Papayoux
Recipient gets (per 100) £100.00★ winner €97.80
Platform fee 0%★ winner 1.9%
Payment processing fee 0% + £0.00★ winner 0% + €0.00
Trustpilot — (0) 4.6 (434)★ winner
Country coverage 1 countries 1 countries
Data residency UK
Languages 1 6★ winner
Payment methods supported 4★ winner 2
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
Big Give

£100.00 vs €97.80 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Papayoux

— vs 4.6 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 Papayoux if

French and EU individuals organizing group collections for gifts and events, plus associations running solidarity campaigns, who want a regulated French platform with flexible fee handling.

  • Two products in one brand: group-pot collections and solidarity donations.
  • Regulated French crowdfunding intermediary (ORIAS) backed by Lemonway.
  • Group-pot creation and SEPA-zone withdrawals carry no transfer charge.
  • Organizer can absorb or pass per-contribution costs to contributors.
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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 Papayoux?

Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers approximately £100.00 to the recipient and Papayoux delivers approximately €97.80. 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; Papayoux 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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