GiveNow vs RallyUp
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 nonprofits running game-based and event fundraising - raffles, sweepstakes, auctions and a-thons - that want multiple campaign types in one platform with no contracts and a free, donor-tip-funded option.
Of every 100 donated, GiveNow delivers 1.44 more per 100 to the recipient than RallyUp.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: GiveNow in AUD, RallyUp in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GiveNow | RallyUp |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | A$98.24★ winner | £96.80 |
| Platform fee | 1.5% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 0.26% + A$0.00★ winner | 2.9% + £0.30 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4.1 (9)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | Australia | US |
| Languages | 1★ winner | 0 |
| Payment methods supported | 0 | 4★ winner |
Winner by category.
A$98.24 vs £96.80 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4.1 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 nonprofits running game-based and event fundraising - raffles, sweepstakes, auctions and a-thons - that want multiple campaign types in one platform with no contracts and a free, donor-tip-funded option.
- ✓More than a dozen mix-and-match campaign types, from donation pages to raffles, auctions, sweepstakes, peer-to-peer and a-thons.
- ✓Free plan with no platform fee, funded by optional donor tips; no contracts, setup fees or minimum fees.
- ✓Built-in legal compliance for raffles and sweepstakes, including prewritten rules and a review before going live.
- ✓Reports over 55,000 nonprofits served and more than $1 billion raised.
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 RallyUp?
Of every 100 donated, GiveNow delivers approximately A$98.24 to the recipient and RallyUp 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?
GiveNow operates in 1 countries; RallyUp operates in 0.
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