GlobalGiving vs Steady
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.
European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.
On a £100 donation, GlobalGiving delivers £4.90 more to the recipient than Steady.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GlobalGiving | Steady |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (£100) | £92.00★ winner | £87.10 |
| Platform fee | 5%★ winner | 10% |
| Payment processing fee | 3% + £0.00★ winner | 2.9% + £0.00 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 2.6 (4)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 32 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 1 | 5★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 11★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
£92.00 vs £87.10 reaches the recipient.
— vs 2.6 on Trustpilot.
32 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.
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, GlobalGiving or Steady?
On a £100 donation, GlobalGiving delivers approximately £92.00 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?
GlobalGiving operates in 0 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.