GINGER vs Give Lively
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.
US 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking a fully underwritten, no-cost fundraising toolkit - campaign pages, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, and events - backed by philanthropist founders rather than platform charges.
Of every 100 donated, GINGER delivers 0.35 more per 100 to the recipient than Give Lively.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: GINGER in EUR, Give Lively in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GINGER | Give Lively |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €97.85★ winner | $97.50 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.8% + €0.35★ winner | 2.2% + $0.30 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 3.3 (1)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | EU | US |
| Languages | 1★ winner | 0 |
| Payment methods supported | 4 | 6★ winner |
Winner by category.
€97.85 vs $97.50 reaches the recipient.
— vs 3.3 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
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)
US 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking a fully underwritten, no-cost fundraising toolkit - campaign pages, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, and events - backed by philanthropist founders rather than platform charges.
- ✓Underwritten by philanthropist founders, so member nonprofits are not charged for the software.
- ✓Full toolkit: campaign pages, donation widgets, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, team fundraising, and events.
- ✓Donors can opt to cover processing, helping organizations keep the full gift.
- ✓Rapid disbursement with no holding period.
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, GINGER or Give Lively?
Of every 100 donated, GINGER delivers approximately €97.85 to the recipient and Give Lively delivers approximately $97.50. 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?
GINGER operates in 1 countries; Give Lively operates in 1.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.