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Head-to-head

Big Give vs CotizUp

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Big Give
UK · 1 countries

UK-registered charities running time-limited appeals that can secure pledges and Champion match funding to double public donations during a campaign window.

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CotizUp
— · 1 countries

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.

The headline

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.

The evidence

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
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
Big Give

£100.00 vs kr97.60 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
CotizUp

— vs 4.3 on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
Tied

1 vs 1 countries.

Better for European fundraisers
Tied

Both share the same residency posture.

Pick by fit

Choose based on who you are.

Choose Big Give if

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.
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Choose CotizUp if

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
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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, 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.

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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