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Head-to-head

GiveSendGo vs PPL

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GiveSendGo
— · 0 countries

US-based faith communities, churches, and individual fundraisers — including those running legal-defense or politically sensitive campaigns that mainstream platforms may decline to host.

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PPL
— · 1 countries

Portuguese entrepreneurs, creatives, and social or humanitarian causes that want a local, Portuguese-language crowdfunding platform offering both reward-based campaigns and a dedicated donations area.

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The headline

Of every 100 donated, GiveSendGo delivers 5.61 more per 100 to the recipient than PPL.

Each platform is priced in its own currency: GiveSendGo in GBP, PPL in EUR.

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric GiveSendGo PPL
Recipient gets (per 100) £97.00★ winner €91.39
Platform fee 0%★ winner 6.15%
Payment processing fee 2.7% + £0.30★ winner 2.46% + €0.00
Trustpilot 2.5 (627)★ winner — (0)
Country coverage 0 countries 1 countries★ winner
Data residency
Languages 0 2★ winner
Payment methods supported 4 4
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
GiveSendGo

£97.00 vs €91.39 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
GiveSendGo

2.5 vs — on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
PPL

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 GiveSendGo if

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.
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Choose PPL if

Portuguese entrepreneurs, creatives, and social or humanitarian causes that want a local, Portuguese-language crowdfunding platform offering both reward-based campaigns and a dedicated donations area.

  • Long-established in Portugal, operating since 2011.
  • Supports both reward-based crowdfunding and a dedicated 'PPL Causas' donations area for social causes.
  • Offers all-or-nothing and flexible funding models.
  • Supporters can give unconditionally to causes, transferring even if the goal is not met.
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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, GiveSendGo or PPL?

Of every 100 donated, GiveSendGo delivers approximately £97.00 to the recipient and PPL delivers approximately €91.39. 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?

GiveSendGo operates in 0 countries; PPL operates in 1.

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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