GlobalGiving vs JustGiving
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.
UK charities and individual fundraisers who want a recognised, no-platform-fee donation platform with Gift Aid support and a fully free direct-donation option.
Of every 100 donated, JustGiving delivers 5.80 more per 100 to the recipient than GlobalGiving.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: GlobalGiving in USD, JustGiving in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GlobalGiving | JustGiving |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $92.00 | £97.80★ winner |
| Platform fee | 5% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 3% + $0.00 | 1.9% + £0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4.1 (7,663)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 6 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 11★ winner | 7 |
Winner by category.
£97.80 vs $92.00 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4.1 on Trustpilot.
6 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.
UK charities and individual fundraisers who want a recognised, no-platform-fee donation platform with Gift Aid support and a fully free direct-donation option.
- ✓No platform fee and free to set up a fundraising page.
- ✓Low payment processing: 1.9% + GBP0.30 for charities, 2.9% + GBP0.35 for personal crowdfunding.
- ✓Gift Aid administration for UK charities (5% applied to Gift Aid, not the donation).
- ✓Free Giving Checkout option with no processing fees and 100% to the charity.
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 JustGiving?
Of every 100 donated, GlobalGiving delivers approximately $92.00 to the recipient and JustGiving delivers approximately £97.80. 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; JustGiving operates in 6.
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