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Head-to-head

Give Lively vs Give-me

Give Lively logo
Give Lively
US · 1 countries

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.

Give-me logo
Give-me
— · 0 countries

Portuguese and Iberian associations and project-holders raising funds for solidarity and social-development causes who want a regionally focused, multilingual crowdfunding platform.

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The headline

Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers 25.10 more per 100 to the recipient than Give-me.

Each platform is priced in its own currency: Give Lively in USD, Give-me in EUR.

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric Give Lively Give-me
Recipient gets (per 100) $97.50★ winner €72.40
Platform fee 0%★ winner 24.6%
Payment processing fee 2.2% + $0.30★ winner 3% + €0.00
Trustpilot 3.3 (1)★ winner — (0)
Country coverage 1 countries★ winner 0 countries
Data residency US
Languages 0 0
Payment methods supported 6 7★ winner
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
Give Lively

$97.50 vs €72.40 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Give Lively

3.3 vs — on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
Give Lively

1 vs 0 countries.

Better for European fundraisers
Tied

Both share the same residency posture.

Pick by fit

Choose based on who you are.

Choose Give Lively if

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.
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Choose Give-me if

Portuguese and Iberian associations and project-holders raising funds for solidarity and social-development causes who want a regionally focused, multilingual crowdfunding platform.

  • Solidarity and social-development focus tailored to Iberian causes.
  • Operates across the Iberian market, covering both Portugal and Spain.
  • Multilingual platform with locale support including Portuguese and Romanian.
  • Part of an established Portuguese group, Grupo Globais Servicos.
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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, Give Lively or Give-me?

Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers approximately $97.50 to the recipient and Give-me delivers approximately €72.40. 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?

Give Lively operates in 1 countries; Give-me operates in 0.

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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