Give Lively vs OnParticipe
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.
French and European organisers running cagnottes, ticketed events, or association fundraising who want a no-commission, French-hosted platform with identity controls, and who will read the terms for inactivity and refund charges.
Of every 100 donated, OnParticipe delivers 2.50 more per 100 to the recipient than Give Lively.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Give Lively in USD, OnParticipe in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Give Lively | OnParticipe |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $97.50 | €100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + $0.30 | 0% + €0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (1)★ winner | 3 (21) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | US | France |
| Languages | 0 | 1★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 6★ winner | 1 |
Winner by category.
€100.00 vs $97.50 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs 3 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.
French and European organisers running cagnottes, ticketed events, or association fundraising who want a no-commission, French-hosted platform with identity controls, and who will read the terms for inactivity and refund charges.
- ✓No commission on collections, so organisers keep the entire amount raised and ticket revenue.
- ✓Designed and hosted in France, with French customer support available seven days a week.
- ✓Funded by an optional donor tip rather than a mandatory platform charge.
- ✓Systematic identity-document checks on organisers for fraud control.
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 OnParticipe?
Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers approximately $97.50 to the recipient and OnParticipe delivers approximately €100.00. 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; OnParticipe operates in 1.
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