GlobalGiving vs Mightycause
Donors and companies wanting to give to vetted grassroots nonprofits worldwide, and smaller international NGOs seeking a due-diligence stamp and access to US donors and corporate giving programs.
US nonprofits looking for a free or low-cost starting point for donation pages, peer-to-peer campaigns, and event fundraising.
Of every 100 donated, Mightycause delivers 3.22 more per 100 to the recipient than GlobalGiving.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: GlobalGiving in GBP, Mightycause in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GlobalGiving | Mightycause |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £92.00 | $95.22★ winner |
| Platform fee | 5% | 1.99%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 3% + £0.00 | 2.2% + $0.29★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 3.2 (1)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 1 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 11★ winner | 7 |
Winner by category.
$95.22 vs £92.00 reaches the recipient.
— vs 3.2 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Donors and companies wanting to give to vetted grassroots nonprofits worldwide, and smaller international NGOs seeking a due-diligence stamp and access to US donors and corporate giving programs.
- ✓Rigorous due-diligence vetting of every nonprofit, a strong trust signal for donors.
- ✓Global reach connecting donors and companies with grassroots nonprofits worldwide.
- ✓Established track record since 2002 with more than a million donors.
- ✓Corporate-giving and disaster-relief programs beyond individual donations.
US nonprofits looking for a free or low-cost starting point for donation pages, peer-to-peer campaigns, and event fundraising.
- ✓Free plan available at $0 per month.
- ✓Nonprofit-focused toolset: donation pages, peer-to-peer, and event fundraising.
- ✓Used by more than 76,000 nonprofit organisations.
- ✓Supports cards, PayPal, Venmo, ACH, and digital wallets.
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, GlobalGiving or Mightycause?
Of every 100 donated, GlobalGiving delivers approximately £92.00 to the recipient and Mightycause delivers approximately $95.22. 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?
GlobalGiving operates in 0 countries; Mightycause operates in 1.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.