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Head-to-head

Big Give vs RallyUp

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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RallyUp logo
RallyUp
US · 0 countries

US nonprofits running game-based and event fundraising - raffles, sweepstakes, auctions and a-thons - that want multiple campaign types in one platform with no contracts and a free, donor-tip-funded option.

The headline

On a £100 donation, Big Give delivers £3.20 more to the recipient than RallyUp.

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric Big Give RallyUp
Recipient gets (£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 (9)★ winner
Country coverage 1 countries★ winner 0 countries
Data residency UK US
Languages 1★ winner 0
Payment methods supported 4 4
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
Big Give

£100.00 vs £96.80 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
RallyUp

— vs 4.1 on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
Big Give

1 vs 0 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 RallyUp if

US nonprofits running game-based and event fundraising - raffles, sweepstakes, auctions and a-thons - that want multiple campaign types in one platform with no contracts and a free, donor-tip-funded option.

  • More than a dozen mix-and-match campaign types, from donation pages to raffles, auctions, sweepstakes, peer-to-peer and a-thons.
  • Free plan with no platform fee, funded by optional donor tips; no contracts, setup fees or minimum fees.
  • Built-in legal compliance for raffles and sweepstakes, including prewritten rules and a review before going live.
  • Reports over 55,000 nonprofits served and more than $1 billion raised.
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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 RallyUp?

On a £100 donation, Big Give delivers approximately £100.00 to the recipient and RallyUp 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; RallyUp operates in 0.

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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