Fundraise Up vs GlobalGiving
Mid-size and large nonprofits running international online fundraising that want to maximize donation conversion with modern wallets, local payment rails, and multi-currency checkout.
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, Fundraise Up delivers 1.50 more per 100 to the recipient than GlobalGiving.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Fundraise Up in NZD, GlobalGiving in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Fundraise Up | GlobalGiving |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | NZ$93.50★ winner | $92.00 |
| Platform fee | 4%★ winner | 5% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + NZ$0.30★ winner | 3% + $0.00 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 46 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | US | US |
| Languages | 18★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 12★ winner | 11 |
Winner by category.
NZ$93.50 vs $92.00 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
46 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Mid-size and large nonprofits running international online fundraising that want to maximize donation conversion with modern wallets, local payment rails, and multi-currency checkout.
- ✓Conversion-optimized donation checkout adapted from e-commerce best practices.
- ✓Broad payment support: cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, bank debits, and cryptocurrency.
- ✓International, multi-currency checkout with local bank-debit rails (SEPA, BACS, BECS, iDEAL).
- ✓Used by large global nonprofits, signalling enterprise-grade reliability.
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, Fundraise Up or GlobalGiving?
Of every 100 donated, Fundraise Up delivers approximately NZ$93.50 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?
Fundraise Up operates in 46 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.