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Head-to-head

Givelify vs GlobalGiving

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Givelify
— · 1 countries

US churches, places of worship, and faith-based nonprofits that want a polished mobile giving app and simple donation pages with donor analytics, rather than complex campaign tooling.

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GlobalGiving
US · 0 countries

Donors and companies wanting to give to vetted grassroots nonprofits worldwide, and smaller international NGOs seeking a due-diligence stamp and access to US donors and corporate giving programs.

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The headline

On a £100 donation, Givelify delivers £4.80 more to the recipient than GlobalGiving.

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric Givelify GlobalGiving
Recipient gets (£100) £96.80★ winner £92.00
Platform fee 0%★ winner 5%
Payment processing fee 2.9% + £0.30★ winner 3% + £0.00
Trustpilot — (0) — (0)
Country coverage 1 countries★ winner 0 countries
Data residency US
Languages 0 1★ winner
Payment methods supported 1 11★ winner
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
Givelify

£96.80 vs £92.00 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Tied

— vs — on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
Givelify

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 Givelify if

US churches, places of worship, and faith-based nonprofits that want a polished mobile giving app and simple donation pages with donor analytics, rather than complex campaign tooling.

  • Highly rated, widely downloaded donor app that lowers friction for mobile and repeat giving.
  • Online donation pages, text-to-give, and QR giving alongside the app.
  • Donor management and analytics with a dedicated giving-success coach.
  • Accepts major card brands: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
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Choose GlobalGiving if

Donors and companies wanting to give to vetted grassroots nonprofits worldwide, and smaller international NGOs seeking a due-diligence stamp and access to US donors and corporate giving programs.

  • Rigorous due-diligence vetting of every nonprofit, a strong trust signal for donors.
  • Global reach connecting donors and companies with grassroots nonprofits worldwide.
  • Established track record since 2002 with more than a million donors.
  • Corporate-giving and disaster-relief programs beyond individual donations.
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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, Givelify or GlobalGiving?

On a £100 donation, Givelify delivers approximately £96.80 to the recipient and GlobalGiving delivers approximately £92.00. 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?

Givelify operates in 1 countries; GlobalGiving 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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