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Head-to-head

Give Lively vs PIFworld

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.

PIFworld logo
PIFworld
— · 1 countries

Dutch nonprofits and companies running social-impact and employee-giving campaigns, plus individuals who want to fundraise for projects rather than simply make a one-off donation.

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The headline

Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers 3.90 more per 100 to the recipient than PIFworld.

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

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric Give Lively PIFworld
Recipient gets (per 100) $97.50★ winner €93.60
Platform fee 0%★ winner 6.05%
Payment processing fee 2.2% + $0.30★ winner 0% + €0.35
Trustpilot 3.3 (1)★ winner — (0)
Country coverage 1 countries 1 countries
Data residency US
Languages 0 2★ winner
Payment methods supported 6★ winner 0
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
Give Lively

$97.50 vs €93.60 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Give Lively

3.3 vs — on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
Tied

1 vs 1 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 PIFworld if

Dutch nonprofits and companies running social-impact and employee-giving campaigns, plus individuals who want to fundraise for projects rather than simply make a one-off donation.

  • Combines personal fundraising with structured corporate and employee-giving programmes.
  • Connects individuals, nonprofits, and companies on a single platform.
  • Participation-led model: supporters can donate, fundraise, or spread a project's message.
  • Dutch and English interface for a Netherlands and European audience.
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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 PIFworld?

Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers approximately $97.50 to the recipient and PIFworld delivers approximately €93.60. 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; PIFworld 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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