Big Give vs CotizUp
UK-registered charities running time-limited appeals that can secure pledges and Champion match funding to double public donations during a campaign window.
French individuals and groups raising money for personal causes, projects, or collective gifts who want a simple cagnotte with no platform commission and a keep-it-all model.
Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers 2.40 more per 100 to the recipient than CotizUp.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Big Give in GBP, CotizUp in SEK.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Big Give | CotizUp |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £100.00★ winner | kr97.60 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + £0.00★ winner | 1.9% + kr0.50 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4.3 (2,664)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | UK | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 4★ winner | 1 |
Winner by category.
£100.00 vs kr97.60 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4.3 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
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.
French individuals and groups raising money for personal causes, projects, or collective gifts who want a simple cagnotte with no platform commission and a keep-it-all model.
- ✓No platform commission, so organisers keep what they raise (keep-it-all model)
- ✓Simple cagnotte format designed for quick, shareable group collections
- ✓Optional donor tip is fully voluntary and can be adjusted or removed before paying
- ✓Card and bank processing charges are passed through at cost rather than marked up
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, Big Give or CotizUp?
Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers approximately £100.00 to the recipient and CotizUp delivers approximately kr97.60. 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?
Big Give operates in 1 countries; CotizUp operates in 1.
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