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Head-to-head

Fundraise Up vs GINGER

Fundraise Up logo
Fundraise Up
US · 46 countries

Mid-size and large nonprofits running international online fundraising that want to maximize donation conversion with modern wallets, local payment rails, and multi-currency checkout.

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GINGER logo
GINGER
EU · 1 countries

Italian creators, associations, and local businesses running reward-based or donation campaigns who value a platform with a strong project-success rate and roots in the Emilia-Romagna region.

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The headline

Of every 100 donated, GINGER delivers 4.35 more per 100 to the recipient than Fundraise Up.

Each platform is priced in its own currency: Fundraise Up in GBP, GINGER in EUR.

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric Fundraise Up GINGER
Recipient gets (per 100) £93.50 €97.85★ winner
Platform fee 4% 0%★ winner
Payment processing fee 2.2% + £0.30 1.8% + €0.35★ winner
Trustpilot — (0) — (0)
Country coverage 46 countries★ winner 1 countries
Data residency US EU
Languages 18★ winner 1
Payment methods supported 12★ winner 4
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
GINGER

€97.85 vs £93.50 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Tied

— vs — on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
Fundraise Up

46 vs 1 countries.

Better for European fundraisers
Tied

Both share the same residency posture.

Pick by fit

Choose based on who you are.

Choose Fundraise Up if

Mid-size and large nonprofits running international online fundraising that want to maximize donation conversion with modern wallets, local payment rails, and multi-currency checkout.

  • Conversion-optimized donation checkout adapted from e-commerce best practices.
  • Broad payment support: cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, bank debits, and cryptocurrency.
  • International, multi-currency checkout with local bank-debit rails (SEPA, BACS, BECS, iDEAL).
  • Used by large global nonprofits, signalling enterprise-grade reliability.
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Choose GINGER if

Italian creators, associations, and local businesses running reward-based or donation campaigns who value a platform with a strong project-success rate and roots in the Emilia-Romagna region.

  • One of the highest project-success rates among Italian crowdfunding platforms
  • Mixed model supporting both reward-based campaigns and donation fundraising
  • Open to individuals, associations, businesses, and public administrations
  • Does not retain a platform percentage of funds raised (payment-processing commissions apply)
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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, Fundraise Up or GINGER?

Of every 100 donated, Fundraise Up delivers approximately £93.50 to the recipient and GINGER delivers approximately €97.85. 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?

Fundraise Up operates in 46 countries; GINGER 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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