Fundraise Up vs JustGiving
Mid-size and large nonprofits running international online fundraising that want to maximize donation conversion with modern wallets, local payment rails, and multi-currency checkout.
UK charities and individual fundraisers who want a recognised, no-platform-fee donation platform with Gift Aid support and a fully free direct-donation option.
Of every 100 donated, JustGiving delivers 4.30 more per 100 to the recipient than Fundraise Up.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Fundraise Up in SEK, JustGiving in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Fundraise Up | JustGiving |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | kr93.50 | £97.80★ winner |
| Platform fee | 4% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + kr0.30 | 1.9% + £0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4.1 (7,663)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 46 countries★ winner | 6 countries |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 18★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 12★ winner | 7 |
Winner by category.
£97.80 vs kr93.50 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4.1 on Trustpilot.
46 vs 6 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Mid-size and large nonprofits running international online fundraising that want to maximize donation conversion with modern wallets, local payment rails, and multi-currency checkout.
- ✓Conversion-optimized donation checkout adapted from e-commerce best practices.
- ✓Broad payment support: cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, bank debits, and cryptocurrency.
- ✓International, multi-currency checkout with local bank-debit rails (SEPA, BACS, BECS, iDEAL).
- ✓Used by large global nonprofits, signalling enterprise-grade reliability.
UK charities and individual fundraisers who want a recognised, no-platform-fee donation platform with Gift Aid support and a fully free direct-donation option.
- ✓No platform fee and free to set up a fundraising page.
- ✓Low payment processing: 1.9% + GBP0.30 for charities, 2.9% + GBP0.35 for personal crowdfunding.
- ✓Gift Aid administration for UK charities (5% applied to Gift Aid, not the donation).
- ✓Free Giving Checkout option with no processing fees and 100% to the charity.
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, Fundraise Up or JustGiving?
Of every 100 donated, Fundraise Up delivers approximately kr93.50 to the recipient and JustGiving delivers approximately £97.80. 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?
Fundraise Up operates in 46 countries; JustGiving operates in 6.
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