Give Lively vs GoGetFunding
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.
Individual fundraisers running personal, medical, or emergency campaigns who prefer a fundraiser-paid platform fee over donor tipping, with broad international country availability.
Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers 4.70 more per 100 to the recipient than GoGetFunding.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Give Lively in USD, GoGetFunding in NZD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Give Lively | GoGetFunding |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $97.50★ winner | NZ$92.80 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 4% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + $0.30★ winner | 2.9% + NZ$0.30 |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (1) | 4 (435)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 56 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 0 | 1★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 6★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
$97.50 vs NZ$92.80 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs 4 on Trustpilot.
56 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
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.
Individual fundraisers running personal, medical, or emergency campaigns who prefer a fundraiser-paid platform fee over donor tipping, with broad international country availability.
- ✓No donor-tip prompt at checkout — the platform fee is charged to the fundraiser instead.
- ✓Broad international availability across more than 50 countries.
- ✓Keep-what-you-raise model with no all-or-nothing goal requirement.
- ✓Supports cards, PayPal, bank transfer, and Bitcoin.
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, Give Lively or GoGetFunding?
Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers approximately $97.50 to the recipient and GoGetFunding delivers approximately NZ$92.80. 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?
Give Lively operates in 1 countries; GoGetFunding operates in 56.
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