JustGiving vs Little Phil
UK charities and individual fundraisers who want a recognised, no-platform-fee donation platform with Gift Aid support and a fully free direct-donation option.
Australian donors, companies, and nonprofits focused on impact transparency and modern giving options such as crypto, workplace giving, and Shopify post-checkout donations, where offshore data storage is not a blocker.
Of every 100 donated, Little Phil delivers 0.15 more per 100 to the recipient than JustGiving.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: JustGiving in GBP, Little Phil in AUD.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of £100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 1.9% + £0.30 | £97.80 | Charity card rate 1.9% + GBP 0.30; 0% platform fee (donor tips fund JustGiving). |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | JustGiving | Little Phil |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £97.80 | A$97.95★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + £0.30 | 1.75% + A$0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (7,663)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 6 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | Outside AU (SG/HK/US) |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 7★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
A$97.95 vs £97.80 reaches the recipient.
4.1 vs — on Trustpilot.
6 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
UK charities and individual fundraisers who want a recognised, no-platform-fee donation platform with Gift Aid support and a fully free direct-donation option.
- ✓No platform fee and free to set up a fundraising page.
- ✓Low payment processing: 1.9% + GBP0.30 for charities, 2.9% + GBP0.35 for personal crowdfunding.
- ✓Gift Aid administration for UK charities (5% applied to Gift Aid, not the donation).
- ✓Free Giving Checkout option with no processing fees and 100% to the charity.
Australian donors, companies, and nonprofits focused on impact transparency and modern giving options such as crypto, workplace giving, and Shopify post-checkout donations, where offshore data storage is not a blocker.
- ✓Built-in impact-tracking so donors can see the effect of their giving first-hand.
- ✓Nonprofits pay no commission on donations, per Little Phil's nonprofits page.
- ✓Modern giving options: Apple Pay, Google Pay, cards, direct debit, internal credit, and cryptocurrency.
- ✓Spans donor, nonprofit, and corporate giving, including workplace-giving programmes.
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, JustGiving or Little Phil?
Of every 100 donated, JustGiving delivers approximately £97.80 to the recipient and Little Phil delivers approximately A$97.95. 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?
JustGiving operates in 6 countries; Little Phil operates in 1.
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