JustGiving vs Produzioni dal Basso
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.
Italian associations, cultural and social projects, and start-ups that want a flexible, long-established platform with multiple funding models and optional co-financing, and that do not require international reach.
Of every 100 donated, JustGiving delivers 2.75 more per 100 to the recipient than Produzioni dal Basso.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: JustGiving in GBP, Produzioni dal Basso in SEK.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of £100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 1.9% + £0.30 | £97.80 | Charity card rate 1.9% + GBP 0.30; 0% platform fee (donor tips fund JustGiving). |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | JustGiving | Produzioni dal Basso |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £97.80★ winner | kr95.05 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 3% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + £0.30★ winner | 1.6% + kr0.35 |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (7,663)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 6 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 7★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
£97.80 vs kr95.05 reaches the recipient.
4.1 vs — on Trustpilot.
6 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
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.
Italian associations, cultural and social projects, and start-ups that want a flexible, long-established platform with multiple funding models and optional co-financing, and that do not require international reach.
- ✓Long-established (since 2005) generalist platform with broad project eligibility.
- ✓Three funding modes: keep-it-all, all-or-nothing, and simple donation.
- ✓Run by a benefit corporation; payments via PayPal and regulated Lemonway.
- ✓Co-financing programs can unlock partner matching past a threshold.
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, JustGiving or Produzioni dal Basso?
Of every 100 donated, JustGiving delivers approximately £97.80 to the recipient and Produzioni dal Basso delivers approximately kr95.05. 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?
JustGiving operates in 6 countries; Produzioni dal Basso operates in 1.
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