Give Lively vs iDonate
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.
Mid-sized and larger US nonprofits that want conversion-optimised, embeddable donation and recurring-gift tools with enterprise-grade donor-data security, and are comfortable with custom, sales-quoted pricing.
Of every 100 donated, iDonate delivers 2.50 more per 100 to the recipient than Give Lively.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Give Lively in USD, iDonate in SEK.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Give Lively | iDonate |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $97.50 | kr100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + $0.30 | 0% + kr0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (1)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 0 | 0 |
| Payment methods supported | 6★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
kr100.00 vs $97.50 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs — on Trustpilot.
1 vs 0 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.
Mid-sized and larger US nonprofits that want conversion-optimised, embeddable donation and recurring-gift tools with enterprise-grade donor-data security, and are comfortable with custom, sales-quoted pricing.
- ✓Conversion-focused giving tools: pop-up forms, hosted donation pages, embeddable website forms, and recurring-gift prompts.
- ✓Enterprise donor-data security with annual SOC 2 Type 2 audits, third-party penetration testing, and a zero-trust design.
- ✓Operates in accordance with GDPR standards per its privacy disclosures.
- ✓Multiple donation rails: credit card, debit card, and ACH bank transfer.
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 iDonate?
Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers approximately $97.50 to the recipient and iDonate delivers approximately kr100.00. 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; iDonate operates in 0.
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