GlobalGiving vs iRaiser
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.
Established European nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions that want branded, self-hosted fundraising tools — forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, and events — under their own identity.
Of every 100 donated, iRaiser delivers 5.85 more per 100 to the recipient than GlobalGiving.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: GlobalGiving in USD, iRaiser in SEK.
What the data says.
Paying by Credit card, iRaiser delivers about 5.85 more of every 100 donated than GlobalGiving (kr97.85 vs $92.00 per 100).
iRaiser stores donor data inside the EEA — a practical advantage for GDPR-sensitive campaigns — while GlobalGiving does not.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GlobalGiving | iRaiser |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $92.00 | kr97.85★ winner |
| Platform fee | 5% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 3% + $0.00 | 1.9% + kr0.25★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 19 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | EEA★ winner |
| Languages | 1 | 5★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 11 | 23★ winner |
Winner by category.
kr97.85 vs $92.00 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
19 vs 0 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
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.
Established European nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions that want branded, self-hosted fundraising tools — forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, and events — under their own identity.
- ✓Branded, self-hosted fundraising tools (donation forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, events, ticketing) under the nonprofit's own identity.
- ✓Configurable Flex Editor for tailoring donation journeys.
- ✓Established European focus, reporting more than 900 charities served across the region.
- ✓Suited to larger nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions with dedicated fundraising teams.
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 iRaiser?
Of every 100 donated, GlobalGiving delivers approximately $92.00 to the recipient and iRaiser delivers approximately kr97.85. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
iRaiser is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
GlobalGiving operates in 0 countries; iRaiser operates in 19.
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