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Head-to-head

Givelify vs Kadonation

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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Kadonation logo
Kadonation
— · 1 countries

Benelux users organising social group gifts among friends, family, or colleagues who are happy to receive a gift card rather than cash, plus organisers wanting a low-cost donation-crowdfunding option in Belgium and the Netherlands.

The headline

Of every 100 donated, Kadonation delivers 3.20 more per 100 to the recipient than Givelify.

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

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric Givelify Kadonation
Recipient gets (per 100) £96.80 €100.00★ winner
Platform fee 0% 0%
Payment processing fee 2.9% + £0.30 0% + €0.00★ winner
Trustpilot — (0) 3.3 (1,365)★ winner
Country coverage 1 countries 1 countries
Data residency
Languages 0 3★ winner
Payment methods supported 1 6★ winner
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
Kadonation

€100.00 vs £96.80 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Kadonation

— vs 3.3 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 Kadonation if

Benelux users organising social group gifts among friends, family, or colleagues who are happy to receive a gift card rather than cash, plus organisers wanting a low-cost donation-crowdfunding option in Belgium and the Netherlands.

  • Group gifts cost nothing to create or contribute to beyond the contribution itself.
  • Broad Benelux payment coverage: Bancontact, iDEAL, Payconiq, Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro.
  • Donation-crowdfunding path charges only a one-time deduction at project close, with no start or per-contribution cost.
  • Integrated into the Payconiq by Bancontact app for quick, secure contributions.
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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 Kadonation?

Of every 100 donated, Givelify delivers approximately £96.80 to the recipient and Kadonation delivers approximately €100.00. 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; Kadonation 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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