Big Give vs StartSomeGood
UK-registered charities running time-limited appeals that can secure pledges and Champion match funding to double public donations during a campaign window.
Nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers running social-impact crowdfunding campaigns who want a flexible 'tipping point' funding model rather than strict all-or-nothing.
Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers 7.90 more per 100 to the recipient than StartSomeGood.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Big Give in GBP, StartSomeGood in SEK.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Big Give | StartSomeGood |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £100.00★ winner | kr92.10 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 5% |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + £0.00★ winner | 2.9% + kr0.00 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 23 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | UK | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 4★ winner | 1 |
Winner by category.
£100.00 vs kr92.10 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
23 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.
Nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers running social-impact crowdfunding campaigns who want a flexible 'tipping point' funding model rather than strict all-or-nothing.
- ✓Mission-focused platform dedicated to nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers.
- ✓Success-based 5% platform fee charged only if a campaign reaches its goal.
- ✓Flexible 'tipping point' model releases funds once a minimum is reached, not strict all-or-nothing.
- ✓Option to pass platform and processing fees to donors or absorb them.
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 StartSomeGood?
Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers approximately £100.00 to the recipient and StartSomeGood delivers approximately kr92.10. 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; StartSomeGood operates in 23.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.