GiveNow vs GiveSendGo
Small to medium-sized Australian charities, not-for-profits, and community groups that want a low-overhead, no-lock-in donation platform with local Australian data storage and an optional donor-covers-cost model.
US-based faith communities, churches, and individual fundraisers — including those running legal-defense or politically sensitive campaigns that mainstream platforms may decline to host.
Of every 100 donated, GiveNow delivers 1.24 more per 100 to the recipient than GiveSendGo.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: GiveNow in AUD, GiveSendGo in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GiveNow | GiveSendGo |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | A$98.24★ winner | £97.00 |
| Platform fee | 1.5% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 0.26% + A$0.00★ winner | 2.7% + £0.30 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 2.5 (627)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | Australia | — |
| Languages | 1★ winner | 0 |
| Payment methods supported | 0 | 4★ winner |
Winner by category.
A$98.24 vs £97.00 reaches the recipient.
— vs 2.5 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Small to medium-sized Australian charities, not-for-profits, and community groups that want a low-overhead, no-lock-in donation platform with local Australian data storage and an optional donor-covers-cost model.
- ✓Purpose-built for small to medium-sized Australian charities and not-for-profits.
- ✓Operated by Our Community, a long-running Australian social enterprise (since 2001).
- ✓Percentage-based pricing with no subscription, lock-in, or upfront cost.
- ✓Optional donor-covers-cost model, which the platform reports most donors choose.
US-based faith communities, churches, and individual fundraisers — including those running legal-defense or politically sensitive campaigns that mainstream platforms may decline to host.
- ✓Funded by optional donor tips and give-back rather than a mandatory platform fee.
- ✓Distinctive faith-based positioning with a unique 'Pray' button for supporters.
- ✓Permissive content policy hosts causes some mainstream platforms decline.
- ✓Supports cards, bank transfers, Google Pay, and Link one-click checkout.
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, GiveNow or GiveSendGo?
Of every 100 donated, GiveNow delivers approximately A$98.24 to the recipient and GiveSendGo delivers approximately £97.00. 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?
GiveNow operates in 1 countries; GiveSendGo operates in 0.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.