CotizUp vs Givio
French individuals and groups raising money for personal causes, projects, or collective gifts who want a simple cagnotte with no platform commission and a keep-it-all model.
German nonprofits and associations that want to collect donations and tap an additional passive income stream through the linked Gooding charity-shopping service.
Of every 100 donated, Givio delivers 2.40 more per 100 to the recipient than CotizUp.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: CotizUp in GBP, Givio in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | CotizUp | Givio |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £97.60 | €100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + £0.50 | 0% + €0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 (2,664)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 1 | 3★ winner |
Winner by category.
€100.00 vs £97.60 reaches the recipient.
4.3 vs — on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
French individuals and groups raising money for personal causes, projects, or collective gifts who want a simple cagnotte with no platform commission and a keep-it-all model.
- ✓No platform commission, so organisers keep what they raise (keep-it-all model)
- ✓Simple cagnotte format designed for quick, shareable group collections
- ✓Optional donor tip is fully voluntary and can be adjusted or removed before paying
- ✓Card and bank processing charges are passed through at cost rather than marked up
German nonprofits and associations that want to collect donations and tap an additional passive income stream through the linked Gooding charity-shopping service.
- ✓Operated by a Stuttgart-based nonprofit limited company (Givio gGmbH).
- ✓Donation collection combined with the Gooding charity-shopping channel for passive, shopping-based giving.
- ✓Payments handled by established partners including Stripe, PayPal, and the Bank für Sozialwirtschaft.
- ✓Focus on transparent, secure donation handling for German nonprofits.
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, CotizUp or Givio?
Of every 100 donated, CotizUp delivers approximately £97.60 to the recipient and Givio delivers approximately €100.00. 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?
CotizUp operates in 1 countries; Givio operates in 1.
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