Give Lively vs Leetchi
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.
French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.
Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers 0.65 more per 100 to the recipient than Leetchi.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Give Lively in USD, Leetchi in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Give Lively | Leetchi |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $97.50★ winner | £96.85 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + $0.30★ winner | 2.9% + £0.25 |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (1) | 4.2 (50,676)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 36 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | EEA★ winner |
| Languages | 0 | 4★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 6★ winner | 3 |
Winner by category.
$97.50 vs £96.85 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs 4.2 on Trustpilot.
36 vs 1 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
Choose based on who you are.
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.
French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.
- ✓Established European brand with strong recognition in France and Belgium
- ✓Free group-pot product for personal collections (gifts, group events, shared expenses)
- ✓EEA data residency
- ✓High Trustpilot rating across 50,000+ reviews
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, Give Lively or Leetchi?
Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers approximately $97.50 to the recipient and Leetchi delivers approximately £96.85. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Leetchi is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
Give Lively operates in 1 countries; Leetchi operates in 36.
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