Give Lively vs La Cagnotte des Proches
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.
Families, friends, and colleagues in France raising a solidarity cagnotte to support a loved one facing illness, disability, an accident, end-of-life care, or bereavement.
Of every 100 donated, La Cagnotte des Proches delivers 0.03 more per 100 to the recipient than Give Lively.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Give Lively in USD, La Cagnotte des Proches in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Give Lively | La Cagnotte des Proches |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $97.50 | €97.53★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + $0.30 | 2.3% + €0.17★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (1)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 5 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | France (OVH) |
| Languages | 0 | 2★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 6★ winner | 3 |
Winner by category.
€97.53 vs $97.50 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs — on Trustpilot.
5 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
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.
Families, friends, and colleagues in France raising a solidarity cagnotte to support a loved one facing illness, disability, an accident, end-of-life care, or bereavement.
- ✓Tightly focused on solidarity and health-related causes - illness, accidents, end-of-life, and bereavement collections.
- ✓Operated by a French company (SAS, Aix-en-Provence) and certified as a social-utility enterprise (ESUS) in 2024.
- ✓Donations are processed securely by Stripe, with withdrawals paid to the beneficiary by bank transfer.
- ✓Offers fundraiser support beyond hosting - advice and help creating visuals, videos, and media outreach.
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, Give Lively or La Cagnotte des Proches?
Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers approximately $97.50 to the recipient and La Cagnotte des Proches delivers approximately €97.53. 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?
Give Lively operates in 1 countries; La Cagnotte des Proches operates in 5.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.