Chuffed vs GiveSendGo
Nonprofits, social enterprises, and community-cause organisers in 29 supported countries who want a 100%-free, tip-funded platform and are willing to complete identity verification before launching.
US-based faith communities, churches, and individual fundraisers — including those running legal-defense or politically sensitive campaigns that mainstream platforms may decline to host.
On a £100 donation, GiveSendGo delivers £4.80 more to the recipient than Chuffed.
Per-method pricing vs GiveSendGo.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of £100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 7.8% + £0.00 | £92.20 | 4.9% platform (VAT-inclusive ~5.9%) + ~2.9% card; EU campaigners absorb both. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Chuffed | GiveSendGo |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (£100) | £92.20 | £97.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 4.9% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + £0.00 | 2.7% + £0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.8 (665)★ winner | 2.5 (627) |
| Country coverage | 29 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 4★ winner | 0 |
| Payment methods supported | 5★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
£97.00 vs £92.20 reaches the recipient.
4.8 vs 2.5 on Trustpilot.
29 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Nonprofits, social enterprises, and community-cause organisers in 29 supported countries who want a 100%-free, tip-funded platform and are willing to complete identity verification before launching.
- ✓Free to launch — no signup or monthly fees.
- ✓Optional donor-tip model can make campaigns effectively free to run.
- ✓Three flexible fee structures (keep-100%, shared, and flat-fee) to suit different campaigns.
- ✓Mission-aligned: operates as a Social Benefit Company weighing social and community impact.
US-based faith communities, churches, and individual fundraisers — including those running legal-defense or politically sensitive campaigns that mainstream platforms may decline to host.
- ✓Funded by optional donor tips and give-back rather than a mandatory platform fee.
- ✓Distinctive faith-based positioning with a unique 'Pray' button for supporters.
- ✓Permissive content policy hosts causes some mainstream platforms decline.
- ✓Supports cards, bank transfers, Google Pay, and Link one-click checkout.
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, Chuffed or GiveSendGo?
On a £100 donation, Chuffed delivers approximately £92.20 to the recipient and GiveSendGo delivers approximately £97.00. 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?
Chuffed operates in 29 countries; GiveSendGo operates in 0.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.