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Head-to-head

CerfApp vs Givelify

CerfApp logo
CerfApp
— · 1 countries

French loi 1901 associations and religious communities (Jewish, Muslim, and Christian) that need donation collection with automatic CERFA tax receipts, member management, and a ready-made website in one place.

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Givelify
— · 1 countries

US churches, places of worship, and faith-based nonprofits that want a polished mobile giving app and simple donation pages with donor analytics, rather than complex campaign tooling.

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The headline

Of every 100 donated, CerfApp delivers 2.20 more per 100 to the recipient than Givelify.

Each platform is priced in its own currency: CerfApp in EUR, Givelify in GBP.

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric CerfApp Givelify
Recipient gets (per 100) €99.00★ winner £96.80
Platform fee 1% 0%★ winner
Payment processing fee 0% + €0.00★ winner 2.9% + £0.30
Trustpilot — (0) — (0)
Country coverage 1 countries 1 countries
Data residency
Languages 1★ winner 0
Payment methods supported 1 1
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
CerfApp

€99.00 vs £96.80 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Tied

— vs — 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 CerfApp if

French loi 1901 associations and religious communities (Jewish, Muslim, and Christian) that need donation collection with automatic CERFA tax receipts, member management, and a ready-made website in one place.

  • All-in-one toolkit for French associations: donation collection, a member directory and CRM, and a built-in website.
  • Automatic CERFA tax-receipt generation for French donors and associations.
  • Dedicated configurations for Jewish (Tsedaka), Muslim (Sadaqa), and Christian (Denier) giving traditions.
  • Online card payments processed through Stripe, certified PCI-DSS Level 1.
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Choose Givelify if

US churches, places of worship, and faith-based nonprofits that want a polished mobile giving app and simple donation pages with donor analytics, rather than complex campaign tooling.

  • Highly rated, widely downloaded donor app that lowers friction for mobile and repeat giving.
  • Online donation pages, text-to-give, and QR giving alongside the app.
  • Donor management and analytics with a dedicated giving-success coach.
  • Accepts major card brands: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
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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, CerfApp or Givelify?

Of every 100 donated, CerfApp delivers approximately €99.00 to the recipient and Givelify 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?

CerfApp operates in 1 countries; Givelify 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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