GiveSendGo vs RallyUp
US-based faith communities, churches, and individual fundraisers — including those running legal-defense or politically sensitive campaigns that mainstream platforms may decline to host.
US nonprofits running game-based and event fundraising - raffles, sweepstakes, auctions and a-thons - that want multiple campaign types in one platform with no contracts and a free, donor-tip-funded option.
On a NZ$100 donation, GiveSendGo delivers NZ$0.20 more to the recipient than RallyUp.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GiveSendGo | RallyUp |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (NZ$100) | NZ$97.00★ winner | NZ$96.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.7% + NZ$0.30★ winner | 2.9% + NZ$0.30 |
| Trustpilot | 2.5 (627) | 4.1 (9)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 0 countries |
| Data residency | — | US |
| Languages | 0 | 0 |
| Payment methods supported | 4 | 4 |
Winner by category.
NZ$97.00 vs NZ$96.80 reaches the recipient.
2.5 vs 4.1 on Trustpilot.
0 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
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.
US nonprofits running game-based and event fundraising - raffles, sweepstakes, auctions and a-thons - that want multiple campaign types in one platform with no contracts and a free, donor-tip-funded option.
- ✓More than a dozen mix-and-match campaign types, from donation pages to raffles, auctions, sweepstakes, peer-to-peer and a-thons.
- ✓Free plan with no platform fee, funded by optional donor tips; no contracts, setup fees or minimum fees.
- ✓Built-in legal compliance for raffles and sweepstakes, including prewritten rules and a review before going live.
- ✓Reports over 55,000 nonprofits served and more than $1 billion raised.
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, GiveSendGo or RallyUp?
On a NZ$100 donation, GiveSendGo delivers approximately NZ$97.00 to the recipient and RallyUp delivers approximately NZ$96.80. 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?
GiveSendGo operates in 0 countries; RallyUp operates in 0.
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