FundRazr vs Give Lively
North American nonprofits and individual fundraisers who want a flexible, long-established platform supporting donation campaigns, peer-to-peer events, and recurring giving with a tip-based pricing option.
US 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking a fully underwritten, no-cost fundraising toolkit - campaign pages, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, and events - backed by philanthropist founders rather than platform charges.
On a $100 donation, Give Lively delivers $0.70 more to the recipient than FundRazr.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | FundRazr | Give Lively |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets ($100) | $96.80 | $97.50★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30 | 2.2% + $0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (214) | 3.3 (1) |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 1 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | US |
| Languages | 1★ winner | 0 |
| Payment methods supported | 4 | 6★ winner |
Winner by category.
$97.50 vs $96.80 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs 3.3 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
North American nonprofits and individual fundraisers who want a flexible, long-established platform supporting donation campaigns, peer-to-peer events, and recurring giving with a tip-based pricing option.
- ✓Long-established platform operating since 2010 with a large campaign track record
- ✓Two pricing options: a donor-tip-funded plan or a platform-percentage plan
- ✓Supports donations, peer-to-peer events, perks, and recurring giving
- ✓Choice of keep-it-all or all-or-nothing campaign structures
US 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking a fully underwritten, no-cost fundraising toolkit - campaign pages, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, and events - backed by philanthropist founders rather than platform charges.
- ✓Underwritten by philanthropist founders, so member nonprofits are not charged for the software.
- ✓Full toolkit: campaign pages, donation widgets, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, team fundraising, and events.
- ✓Donors can opt to cover processing, helping organizations keep the full gift.
- ✓Rapid disbursement with no holding period.
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, FundRazr or Give Lively?
On a $100 donation, FundRazr delivers approximately $96.80 to the recipient and Give Lively delivers approximately $97.50. 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?
FundRazr operates in 0 countries; Give Lively operates in 1.
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