CotizUp vs GlobalGiving
French individuals and groups raising money for personal causes, projects, or collective gifts who want a simple cagnotte with no platform commission and a keep-it-all model.
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.
Of every 100 donated, CotizUp delivers 5.60 more per 100 to the recipient than GlobalGiving.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: CotizUp in NZD, GlobalGiving in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | CotizUp | GlobalGiving |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | NZ$97.60★ winner | $92.00 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 5% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + NZ$0.50★ winner | 3% + $0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 (2,664)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | — | US |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 1 | 11★ winner |
Winner by category.
NZ$97.60 vs $92.00 reaches the recipient.
4.3 vs — on Trustpilot.
1 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
French individuals and groups raising money for personal causes, projects, or collective gifts who want a simple cagnotte with no platform commission and a keep-it-all model.
- ✓No platform commission, so organisers keep what they raise (keep-it-all model)
- ✓Simple cagnotte format designed for quick, shareable group collections
- ✓Optional donor tip is fully voluntary and can be adjusted or removed before paying
- ✓Card and bank processing charges are passed through at cost rather than marked up
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.
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, CotizUp or GlobalGiving?
Of every 100 donated, CotizUp delivers approximately NZ$97.60 to the recipient and GlobalGiving delivers approximately $92.00. 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?
CotizUp operates in 1 countries; GlobalGiving operates in 0.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.