GlobalGiving vs iDonate
Donors and companies wanting to give to vetted grassroots nonprofits worldwide, and smaller international NGOs seeking a due-diligence stamp and access to US donors and corporate giving programs.
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 8.00 more per 100 to the recipient than GlobalGiving.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: GlobalGiving in USD, iDonate in SEK.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GlobalGiving | iDonate |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $92.00 | kr100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 5% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 3% + $0.00 | 0% + kr0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 0 countries |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 1★ winner | 0 |
| Payment methods supported | 11★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
kr100.00 vs $92.00 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
0 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Donors and companies wanting to give to vetted grassroots nonprofits worldwide, and smaller international NGOs seeking a due-diligence stamp and access to US donors and corporate giving programs.
- ✓Rigorous due-diligence vetting of every nonprofit, a strong trust signal for donors.
- ✓Global reach connecting donors and companies with grassroots nonprofits worldwide.
- ✓Established track record since 2002 with more than a million donors.
- ✓Corporate-giving and disaster-relief programs beyond individual donations.
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, GlobalGiving or iDonate?
Of every 100 donated, GlobalGiving delivers approximately $92.00 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?
GlobalGiving operates in 0 countries; iDonate operates in 0.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.