Big Give vs StartSomeGood
UK-registered charities running time-limited appeals that can secure pledges and Champion match funding to double public donations during a campaign window.
Nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers running social-impact crowdfunding campaigns who want a flexible 'tipping point' funding model rather than strict all-or-nothing.
On a £100 donation, Big Give delivers £7.90 more to the recipient than StartSomeGood.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Big Give | StartSomeGood |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (£100) | £100.00★ winner | £92.10 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 5% |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + £0.00★ winner | 2.9% + £0.00 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 23 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | UK | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 4★ winner | 1 |
Winner by category.
£100.00 vs £92.10 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
23 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.
Nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers running social-impact crowdfunding campaigns who want a flexible 'tipping point' funding model rather than strict all-or-nothing.
- ✓Mission-focused platform dedicated to nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers.
- ✓Success-based 5% platform fee charged only if a campaign reaches its goal.
- ✓Flexible 'tipping point' model releases funds once a minimum is reached, not strict all-or-nothing.
- ✓Option to pass platform and processing fees to donors or absorb them.
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 StartSomeGood?
On a £100 donation, Big Give delivers approximately £100.00 to the recipient and StartSomeGood delivers approximately £92.10. 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; StartSomeGood operates in 23.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.