Big Give vs CanadaHelps
UK-registered charities running time-limited appeals that can secure pledges and Champion match funding to double public donations during a campaign window.
Canadian donors who want a single secure home for their giving, and registered Canadian charities seeking online fundraising tools, automatic tax-receipting, and a profile synced from the CRA database.
Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers 3.75 more per 100 to the recipient than CanadaHelps.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Big Give in GBP, CanadaHelps in CAD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Big Give | CanadaHelps |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £100.00★ winner | C$96.25 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 3.75% |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + £0.00★ winner | 0% + C$0.00 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 3.2 (1)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | UK | CA (Microsoft) |
| Languages | 1 | 2★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 4 | 5★ winner |
Winner by category.
£100.00 vs C$96.25 reaches the recipient.
— vs 3.2 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
UK-registered charities running time-limited appeals that can secure pledges and Champion match funding to double public donations during a campaign window.
- ✓Match-funding model can effectively double donations during a campaign.
- ✓Operated by a registered UK charity, aligned with the sector it serves.
- ✓Well-established, with the flagship Christmas Challenge running since 2008.
- ✓Connects charities with major donors and Champion funders who provide match funding.
Canadian donors who want a single secure home for their giving, and registered Canadian charities seeking online fundraising tools, automatic tax-receipting, and a profile synced from the CRA database.
- ✓Operated by a registered Canadian charity and public foundation dedicated to online giving since 2000.
- ✓Every CRA-registered Canadian charity has a profile, synced automatically from the CRA database.
- ✓Automatic electronic tax receipts are issued for each donation, whether or not the donor has an account.
- ✓Broad payment support: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, gift cards, securities, and cryptocurrency.
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, Big Give or CanadaHelps?
Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers approximately £100.00 to the recipient and CanadaHelps delivers approximately C$96.25. 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?
Big Give operates in 1 countries; CanadaHelps operates in 1.
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