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Head-to-head

Give Lively vs Rete del Dono

Give Lively logo
Give Lively
US · 1 countries

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.

Rete del Dono logo
Rete del Dono
— · 1 countries

Italian registered nonprofits (ETS) and the individuals, athletes, and companies fundraising on their behalf — especially charity-sport campaigns tied to major Italian marathons and tax-deductible giving.

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The headline

Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers 3.60 more per 100 to the recipient than Rete del Dono.

Each platform is priced in its own currency: Give Lively in USD, Rete del Dono in SEK.

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric Give Lively Rete del Dono
Recipient gets (per 100) $97.50★ winner kr93.90
Platform fee 0%★ winner 6.1%
Payment processing fee 2.2% + $0.30★ winner 0% + kr0.00
Trustpilot 3.3 (1)★ winner — (0)
Country coverage 1 countries 1 countries
Data residency US
Languages 0 1★ winner
Payment methods supported 6★ winner 0
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
Give Lively

$97.50 vs kr93.90 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Give Lively

3.3 vs — on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
Tied

1 vs 1 countries.

Better for European fundraisers
Tied

Both share the same residency posture.

Pick by fit

Choose based on who you are.

Choose Give Lively if

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.
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Choose Rete del Dono if

Italian registered nonprofits (ETS) and the individuals, athletes, and companies fundraising on their behalf — especially charity-sport campaigns tied to major Italian marathons and tax-deductible giving.

  • Beneficiaries are always vetted registered Italian nonprofits (ETS).
  • Italian fiscal receipts with IRPEF deductions and Art Bonus support.
  • Deep charity-sport program tied to major Italian marathons.
  • Broad payment support: cards, PayPal, Stripe, Satispay, Apple Pay, Google Pay.
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Also consider

A third option.

1%Club

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.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Give Lively or Rete del Dono?

Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers approximately $97.50 to the recipient and Rete del Dono delivers approximately kr93.90. 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; Rete del Dono operates in 1.

How we rank

Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.

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