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Head-to-head

Givelify vs Spotfund

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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Spotfund logo
Spotfund
— · 0 countries

US individuals and small nonprofits running time-sensitive personal or community causes who value next-business-day payouts and a simple, mobile-first, socially shareable giving flow.

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric Givelify Spotfund
Recipient gets (£100) £96.80 £96.80
Platform fee 0% 0%
Payment processing fee 2.9% + £0.30 2.9% + £0.30
Trustpilot — (0) 4.7 (1,775)★ winner
Country coverage 1 countries★ winner 0 countries
Data residency
Languages 0 1★ winner
Payment methods supported 1★ winner 0
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
Tied

Fees are level on a credit-card donation.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Spotfund

— vs 4.7 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 Spotfund if

US individuals and small nonprofits running time-sensitive personal or community causes who value next-business-day payouts and a simple, mobile-first, socially shareable giving flow.

  • Next-business-day payouts, faster than many peers that settle over several days.
  • Mobile-first, consumer-friendly giving flow optimized for social sharing.
  • Supports personal causes, nonprofits, community, sports, and business campaigns.
  • Nonprofit toolkit includes recurring donations, branded tax receipts, and event ticketing.
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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 Spotfund?

On a £100 donation, Givelify delivers approximately £96.80 to the recipient and Spotfund delivers approximately £96.80. 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; Spotfund 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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