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Head-to-head

Givelify vs iDonate.ie

Givelify logo
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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iDonate.ie logo
iDonate.ie
— · 1 countries

Irish charities, clubs, schools, and community causes that want low transaction-only fees and a broad set of fundraising tools, including donation pages, crowdfunders, raffles, and events.

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The headline

Of every 100 donated, iDonate.ie delivers 1.00 more per 100 to the recipient than Givelify.

Each platform is priced in its own currency: Givelify in GBP, iDonate.ie in EUR.

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric Givelify iDonate.ie
Recipient gets (per 100) £96.80 €97.80★ winner
Platform fee 0% 0%
Payment processing fee 2.9% + £0.30 1.95% + €0.25★ winner
Trustpilot — (0) — (0)
Country coverage 1 countries 1 countries
Data residency
Languages 0 1★ winner
Payment methods supported 1 4★ winner
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
iDonate.ie

€97.80 vs £96.80 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Tied

— 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 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 iDonate.ie if

Irish charities, clubs, schools, and community causes that want low transaction-only fees and a broad set of fundraising tools, including donation pages, crowdfunders, raffles, and events.

  • 0% platform fee with a transaction-only cost of 1.95% + EUR0.25 per donation.
  • No setup or monthly fees.
  • Donor-covers-the-fee option can reduce the net deduction for causes.
  • Broad fundraising toolkit: donation pages, crowdfunders, raffles, and event fundraising.
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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 iDonate.ie?

Of every 100 donated, Givelify delivers approximately £96.80 to the recipient and iDonate.ie delivers approximately €97.80. 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; iDonate.ie 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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