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Head-to-head

Givio vs Grassrootz

Givio logo
Givio
— · 1 countries

German nonprofits and associations that want to collect donations and tap an additional passive income stream through the linked Gooding charity-shopping service.

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Grassrootz
— · 1 countries

Australian and New Zealand registered charities running peer-to-peer campaigns and endurance-event fundraising who want supporter-driven tools and in-person cashless giving rather than personal one-off fundraisers.

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Each platform is priced in its own currency: Givio in EUR, Grassrootz in AUD.

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric Givio Grassrootz
Recipient gets (per 100) €100.00 A$100.00
Platform fee 0% 0%
Payment processing fee 0% + €0.00 0% + A$0.00
Trustpilot — (0) — (0)
Country coverage 1 countries 1 countries
Data residency
Languages 1 1
Payment methods supported 3★ winner 0
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
Tied

Fees are level on a credit-card donation.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Tied

— vs — on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
Tied

1 vs 1 countries.

Better for European fundraisers
Tied

Both share the same residency posture.

Pick by fit

Choose based on who you are.

Choose Givio if

German nonprofits and associations that want to collect donations and tap an additional passive income stream through the linked Gooding charity-shopping service.

  • Operated by a Stuttgart-based nonprofit limited company (Givio gGmbH).
  • Donation collection combined with the Gooding charity-shopping channel for passive, shopping-based giving.
  • Payments handled by established partners including Stripe, PayPal, and the Bank für Sozialwirtschaft.
  • Focus on transparent, secure donation handling for German nonprofits.
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Choose Grassrootz if

Australian and New Zealand registered charities running peer-to-peer campaigns and endurance-event fundraising who want supporter-driven tools and in-person cashless giving rather than personal one-off fundraisers.

  • Core fundraising features provided to charity members at no cost, funded by an optional donor contribution at checkout.
  • Partnerships with major endurance events including City2Surf and the Sydney, Auckland, Brisbane, and Melbourne marathons.
  • Strong peer-to-peer tooling built around supporters' personal networks.
  • In-person cashless giving via Tap'n'Donate card readers for physical events.
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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, Givio or Grassrootz?

Of every 100 donated, Givio delivers approximately €100.00 to the recipient and Grassrootz delivers approximately A$100.00. 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?

Givio operates in 1 countries; Grassrootz 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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