Geef.nl vs GlobalGiving
Dutch charities and good causes wanting a long-established, ANBI-aware giving platform usable at no charge, and donors who want most of their gift to reach the cause.
Donors and companies wanting to give to vetted grassroots nonprofits worldwide, and smaller international NGOs seeking a due-diligence stamp and access to US donors and corporate giving programs.
Of every 100 donated, Geef.nl delivers 4.61 more per 100 to the recipient than GlobalGiving.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Geef.nl in EUR, GlobalGiving in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Geef.nl | GlobalGiving |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €96.61★ winner | £92.00 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 5% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.5% + €0.89★ winner | 3% + £0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 2.4 (8)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | EEA (NL host) | US |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 0 | 11★ winner |
Winner by category.
€96.61 vs £92.00 reaches the recipient.
2.4 vs — on Trustpilot.
1 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Dutch charities and good causes wanting a long-established, ANBI-aware giving platform usable at no charge, and donors who want most of their gift to reach the cause.
- ✓Long-established Dutch giving platform, online since 2004 with a 20-year track record.
- ✓Strong charity orientation with ANBI status surfaced on charity profiles.
- ✓Donor-funded cost model under which recipients are not charged to use the service.
- ✓Donations processed through an escrow foundation (Stichting Derdengelden Geef) since 2011.
Donors and companies wanting to give to vetted grassroots nonprofits worldwide, and smaller international NGOs seeking a due-diligence stamp and access to US donors and corporate giving programs.
- ✓Rigorous due-diligence vetting of every nonprofit, a strong trust signal for donors.
- ✓Global reach connecting donors and companies with grassroots nonprofits worldwide.
- ✓Established track record since 2002 with more than a million donors.
- ✓Corporate-giving and disaster-relief programs beyond individual donations.
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, Geef.nl or GlobalGiving?
Of every 100 donated, Geef.nl delivers approximately €96.61 to the recipient and GlobalGiving delivers approximately £92.00. 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?
Geef.nl operates in 1 countries; GlobalGiving operates in 0.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.