JustGiving vs Spotfund
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.
US individuals and small nonprofits running time-sensitive personal or community causes who value next-business-day payouts and a simple, mobile-first, socially shareable giving flow.
Of every 100 donated, JustGiving delivers 1.00 more per 100 to the recipient than Spotfund.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: JustGiving in GBP, Spotfund 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 | Spotfund |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £97.80★ winner | kr96.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + £0.30★ winner | 2.9% + kr0.30 |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (7,663) | 4.7 (1,775)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 6 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 7★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
£97.80 vs kr96.80 reaches the recipient.
4.1 vs 4.7 on Trustpilot.
6 vs 0 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.
US individuals and small nonprofits running time-sensitive personal or community causes who value next-business-day payouts and a simple, mobile-first, socially shareable giving flow.
- ✓Next-business-day payouts, faster than many peers that settle over several days.
- ✓Mobile-first, consumer-friendly giving flow optimized for social sharing.
- ✓Supports personal causes, nonprofits, community, sports, and business campaigns.
- ✓Nonprofit toolkit includes recurring donations, branded tax receipts, and event ticketing.
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 Spotfund?
Of every 100 donated, JustGiving delivers approximately £97.80 to the recipient and Spotfund delivers approximately kr96.80. 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?
JustGiving operates in 6 countries; Spotfund operates in 0.
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