GiveNow vs Steady
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.
European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.
Of every 100 donated, GiveNow delivers 11.14 more per 100 to the recipient than Steady.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: GiveNow in AUD, Steady in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GiveNow | Steady |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | A$98.24★ winner | £87.10 |
| Platform fee | 1.5%★ winner | 10% |
| Payment processing fee | 0.26% + A$0.00★ winner | 2.9% + £0.00 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 2.6 (4)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 32 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | Australia | — |
| Languages | 1 | 5★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 0 | 4★ winner |
Winner by category.
A$98.24 vs £87.10 reaches the recipient.
— vs 2.6 on Trustpilot.
32 vs 1 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.
European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.
- ✓Purpose-built recurring-membership tooling for creators, journalists, and publishers.
- ✓Free to register and create a project; fees apply only once you earn.
- ✓European data handling with multi-currency support (euro, pound, Swiss franc, US dollar).
- ✓Members can pay by card, PayPal, Apple Pay, and SEPA direct debit.
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 Steady?
Of every 100 donated, GiveNow delivers approximately A$98.24 to the recipient and Steady delivers approximately £87.10. 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; Steady operates in 32.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.