Give Lively vs Givelify
US 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking a fully underwritten, no-cost fundraising toolkit - campaign pages, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, and events - backed by philanthropist founders rather than platform charges.
US churches, places of worship, and faith-based nonprofits that want a polished mobile giving app and simple donation pages with donor analytics, rather than complex campaign tooling.
Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers 0.70 more per 100 to the recipient than Givelify.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Give Lively in USD, Givelify in SEK.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Give Lively | Givelify |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $97.50★ winner | kr96.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + $0.30★ winner | 2.9% + kr0.30 |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (1)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 0 | 0 |
| Payment methods supported | 6★ winner | 1 |
Winner by category.
$97.50 vs kr96.80 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs — on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
US 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking a fully underwritten, no-cost fundraising toolkit - campaign pages, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, and events - backed by philanthropist founders rather than platform charges.
- ✓Underwritten by philanthropist founders, so member nonprofits are not charged for the software.
- ✓Full toolkit: campaign pages, donation widgets, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, team fundraising, and events.
- ✓Donors can opt to cover processing, helping organizations keep the full gift.
- ✓Rapid disbursement with no holding period.
US churches, places of worship, and faith-based nonprofits that want a polished mobile giving app and simple donation pages with donor analytics, rather than complex campaign tooling.
- ✓Highly rated, widely downloaded donor app that lowers friction for mobile and repeat giving.
- ✓Online donation pages, text-to-give, and QR giving alongside the app.
- ✓Donor management and analytics with a dedicated giving-success coach.
- ✓Accepts major card brands: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
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, Give Lively or Givelify?
Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers approximately $97.50 to the recipient and Givelify delivers approximately kr96.80. 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?
Give Lively operates in 1 countries; Givelify operates in 1.
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