GiveLink vs Qgiv — Honest Comparison (2026)

Quick Comparison

Feature	GiveLink	Qgiv
Platform Fee	1% flat platform fee + Stripe processing pass-through	3.95%+ per transaction
Donor Tips	None	None
Monthly Fee	$0	$0-$199/mo
AI Support	Coordinator weekly briefing + Stewardship suggestions	None
Payouts	Next-day automatic	Standard ACH timing

What Qgiv Does Well

Qgiv offers a comprehensive fundraising toolkit that includes donation forms, peer-to-peer fundraising, event registration, auction management, and text-to-give. Their platform is particularly strong for events — the auction and event tools are well-built and widely used. Qgiv also provides branded giving kiosks for in-person fundraising, which is a differentiator for organizations that run galas and events. The platform is straightforward to set up and their support team is responsive.

Where GiveLink Differs

The cost difference is substantial. Qgiv's 3.95%+ transaction fee is nearly four times GiveLink's 1% rate. For a nonprofit raising $200,000/year, that's $7,900+ on Qgiv versus $2,000 on GiveLink — plus Qgiv's monthly fees on paid plans.

GiveLink includes Coordinator weekly briefing and Stewardship suggestions in the 1% platform fee. AI content tools, the Data agent, and future autonomous agents are coming soon in the 2% agents tier.

The Cost Math

A nonprofit raising $150,000/year on Qgiv pays approximately $5,925 in transaction fees plus any monthly plan costs. On GiveLink, the same volume costs $1,500 — a savings of $4,425 annually.

When to Choose Each

Choose Qgiv if: You run frequent in-person events and auctions, need text-to-give capabilities, and value dedicated event management tools.

Choose GiveLink if: You want significantly lower transaction costs, Coordinator weekly briefing and Stewardship suggestions, and a platform built for both online and ongoing fundraising.