Givelify vs PPL
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.
Portuguese entrepreneurs, creatives, and social or humanitarian causes that want a local, Portuguese-language crowdfunding platform offering both reward-based campaigns and a dedicated donations area.
Of every 100 donated, Givelify delivers 5.41 more per 100 to the recipient than PPL.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Givelify in GBP, PPL in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Givelify | PPL |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £96.80★ winner | €91.39 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 6.15% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + £0.30★ winner | 2.46% + €0.00 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 0 | 2★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 1 | 4★ winner |
Winner by category.
£96.80 vs €91.39 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
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.
Portuguese entrepreneurs, creatives, and social or humanitarian causes that want a local, Portuguese-language crowdfunding platform offering both reward-based campaigns and a dedicated donations area.
- ✓Long-established in Portugal, operating since 2011.
- ✓Supports both reward-based crowdfunding and a dedicated 'PPL Causas' donations area for social causes.
- ✓Offers all-or-nothing and flexible funding models.
- ✓Supporters can give unconditionally to causes, transferring even if the goal is not met.
A third option.
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.
Other comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Givelify or PPL?
Of every 100 donated, Givelify delivers approximately £96.80 to the recipient and PPL delivers approximately €91.39. 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; PPL operates in 1.
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