BetterWorld vs Big Give
Nonprofits, schools, PTOs, and community groups in the US running auctions, raffles, events, and peer-to-peer campaigns that want every fundraising tool available on every plan.
UK-registered charities running time-limited appeals that can secure pledges and Champion match funding to double public donations during a campaign window.
Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers 3.20 more per 100 to the recipient than BetterWorld.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: BetterWorld in SEK, Big Give in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | BetterWorld | Big Give |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | kr96.80 | £100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + kr0.30 | 0% + £0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 2.9 (2)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 1 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | UK |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 5★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
£100.00 vs kr96.80 reaches the recipient.
2.9 vs — on Trustpilot.
1 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Nonprofits, schools, PTOs, and community groups in the US running auctions, raffles, events, and peer-to-peer campaigns that want every fundraising tool available on every plan.
- ✓Exceptionally broad format support: silent and live auctions, raffles, events, donation forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, paddle raise, and a-thons.
- ✓No feature gating - every fundraising tool is available even on the free entry plan.
- ✓Paid Partner ($1,550/year) and Keystone ($5,950/year) tiers lower the platform's percentage cut for higher-volume organizations.
- ✓Most donors (over 95%) opt to cover payment processing, so organizations retain more of each gift.
UK-registered charities running time-limited appeals that can secure pledges and Champion match funding to double public donations during a campaign window.
- ✓Match-funding model can effectively double donations during a campaign.
- ✓Operated by a registered UK charity, aligned with the sector it serves.
- ✓Well-established, with the flagship Christmas Challenge running since 2008.
- ✓Connects charities with major donors and Champion funders who provide match funding.
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, BetterWorld or Big Give?
Of every 100 donated, BetterWorld delivers approximately kr96.80 to the recipient and Big Give delivers approximately £100.00. 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?
BetterWorld operates in 0 countries; Big Give operates in 1.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.