GiveNow vs Leetchi
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.
French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.
Of every 100 donated, GiveNow delivers 1.39 more per 100 to the recipient than Leetchi.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: GiveNow in AUD, Leetchi in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GiveNow | Leetchi |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | A$98.24★ winner | £96.85 |
| Platform fee | 1.5% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 0.26% + A$0.00★ winner | 2.9% + £0.25 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4.2 (50,676)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 36 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | Australia | EEA★ winner |
| Languages | 1 | 4★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 0 | 3★ winner |
Winner by category.
A$98.24 vs £96.85 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4.2 on Trustpilot.
36 vs 1 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
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.
French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.
- ✓Established European brand with strong recognition in France and Belgium
- ✓Free group-pot product for personal collections (gifts, group events, shared expenses)
- ✓EEA data residency
- ✓High Trustpilot rating across 50,000+ reviews
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 Leetchi?
Of every 100 donated, GiveNow delivers approximately A$98.24 to the recipient and Leetchi delivers approximately £96.85. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Leetchi is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
GiveNow operates in 1 countries; Leetchi operates in 36.
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