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Head-to-head

GiveSendGo vs GlobalGiving

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GiveSendGo
— · 0 countries

US-based faith communities, churches, and individual fundraisers — including those running legal-defense or politically sensitive campaigns that mainstream platforms may decline to host.

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GlobalGiving
US · 0 countries

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.

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The headline

Of every 100 donated, GiveSendGo delivers 5.00 more per 100 to the recipient than GlobalGiving.

Each platform is priced in its own currency: GiveSendGo in NZD, GlobalGiving in USD.

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric GiveSendGo GlobalGiving
Recipient gets (per 100) NZ$97.00★ winner $92.00
Platform fee 0%★ winner 5%
Payment processing fee 2.7% + NZ$0.30★ winner 3% + $0.00
Trustpilot 2.5 (627)★ winner — (0)
Country coverage 0 countries 0 countries
Data residency US
Languages 0 1★ winner
Payment methods supported 4 11★ winner
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
GiveSendGo

NZ$97.00 vs $92.00 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
GiveSendGo

2.5 vs — on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
Tied

0 vs 0 countries.

Better for European fundraisers
Tied

Both share the same residency posture.

Pick by fit

Choose based on who you are.

Choose GiveSendGo if

US-based faith communities, churches, and individual fundraisers — including those running legal-defense or politically sensitive campaigns that mainstream platforms may decline to host.

  • Funded by optional donor tips and give-back rather than a mandatory platform fee.
  • Distinctive faith-based positioning with a unique 'Pray' button for supporters.
  • Permissive content policy hosts causes some mainstream platforms decline.
  • Supports cards, bank transfers, Google Pay, and Link one-click checkout.
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Choose GlobalGiving if

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.
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Also consider

A third option.

1%Club

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.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, GiveSendGo or GlobalGiving?

Of every 100 donated, GiveSendGo delivers approximately NZ$97.00 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?

GiveSendGo operates in 0 countries; GlobalGiving operates in 0.

How we rank

Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.

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