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Head-to-head

Give-me vs Steady

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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Steady logo
Steady
— · 32 countries

European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.

The headline

Of every 100 donated, Steady delivers 14.70 more per 100 to the recipient than Give-me.

Each platform is priced in its own currency: Give-me in EUR, Steady in GBP.

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric Give-me Steady
Recipient gets (per 100) €72.40 £87.10★ winner
Platform fee 24.6% 10%★ winner
Payment processing fee 3% + €0.00 2.9% + £0.00★ winner
Trustpilot — (0) 2.6 (4)★ winner
Country coverage 0 countries 32 countries★ winner
Data residency
Languages 0 5★ winner
Payment methods supported 7★ winner 4
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
Steady

£87.10 vs €72.40 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Steady

— vs 2.6 on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
Steady

32 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-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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Choose Steady if

European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.

  • Purpose-built recurring-membership tooling for creators, journalists, and publishers.
  • Free to register and create a project; fees apply only once you earn.
  • European data handling with multi-currency support (euro, pound, Swiss franc, US dollar).
  • Members can pay by card, PayPal, Apple Pay, and SEPA direct debit.
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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-me or Steady?

Of every 100 donated, Give-me delivers approximately €72.40 to the recipient and Steady delivers approximately £87.10. 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-me operates in 0 countries; Steady operates in 32.

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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