Geef.nl vs Give Lively
Dutch charities and good causes wanting a long-established, ANBI-aware giving platform usable at no charge, and donors who want most of their gift to reach the cause.
US 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking a fully underwritten, no-cost fundraising toolkit - campaign pages, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, and events - backed by philanthropist founders rather than platform charges.
Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers 0.89 more per 100 to the recipient than Geef.nl.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Geef.nl in EUR, Give Lively in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Geef.nl | Give Lively |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €96.61 | $97.50★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.5% + €0.89 | 2.2% + $0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 2.4 (8) | 3.3 (1)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | EEA (NL host) | US |
| Languages | 1★ winner | 0 |
| Payment methods supported | 0 | 6★ winner |
Winner by category.
$97.50 vs €96.61 reaches the recipient.
2.4 vs 3.3 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Dutch charities and good causes wanting a long-established, ANBI-aware giving platform usable at no charge, and donors who want most of their gift to reach the cause.
- ✓Long-established Dutch giving platform, online since 2004 with a 20-year track record.
- ✓Strong charity orientation with ANBI status surfaced on charity profiles.
- ✓Donor-funded cost model under which recipients are not charged to use the service.
- ✓Donations processed through an escrow foundation (Stichting Derdengelden Geef) since 2011.
US 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking a fully underwritten, no-cost fundraising toolkit - campaign pages, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, and events - backed by philanthropist founders rather than platform charges.
- ✓Underwritten by philanthropist founders, so member nonprofits are not charged for the software.
- ✓Full toolkit: campaign pages, donation widgets, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, team fundraising, and events.
- ✓Donors can opt to cover processing, helping organizations keep the full gift.
- ✓Rapid disbursement with no holding period.
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, Geef.nl or Give Lively?
Of every 100 donated, Geef.nl delivers approximately €96.61 to the recipient and Give Lively delivers approximately $97.50. 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?
Geef.nl operates in 1 countries; Give Lively operates in 1.
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