CotizUp vs Geef.nl
French individuals and groups raising money for personal causes, projects, or collective gifts who want a simple cagnotte with no platform commission and a keep-it-all model.
Dutch charities and good causes wanting a long-established, ANBI-aware giving platform usable at no charge, and donors who want most of their gift to reach the cause.
Of every 100 donated, CotizUp delivers 0.99 more per 100 to the recipient than Geef.nl.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: CotizUp in GBP, Geef.nl in EUR.
What the data says.
CotizUp holds the stronger Trustpilot record: 4.3/5 across 2,664 reviews, against 2.4/5 across 8 for Geef.nl.
Geef.nl stores donor data inside the EEA — a practical advantage for GDPR-sensitive campaigns — while CotizUp does not.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | CotizUp | Geef.nl |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £97.60★ winner | €96.61 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + £0.50★ winner | 2.5% + €0.89 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 (2,664)★ winner | 2.4 (8) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | EEA (NL host)★ winner |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 1★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
£97.60 vs €96.61 reaches the recipient.
4.3 vs 2.4 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
Choose based on who you are.
French individuals and groups raising money for personal causes, projects, or collective gifts who want a simple cagnotte with no platform commission and a keep-it-all model.
- ✓No platform commission, so organisers keep what they raise (keep-it-all model)
- ✓Simple cagnotte format designed for quick, shareable group collections
- ✓Optional donor tip is fully voluntary and can be adjusted or removed before paying
- ✓Card and bank processing charges are passed through at cost rather than marked up
Dutch charities and good causes wanting a long-established, ANBI-aware giving platform usable at no charge, and donors who want most of their gift to reach the cause.
- ✓Long-established Dutch giving platform, online since 2004 with a 20-year track record.
- ✓Strong charity orientation with ANBI status surfaced on charity profiles.
- ✓Donor-funded cost model under which recipients are not charged to use the service.
- ✓Donations processed through an escrow foundation (Stichting Derdengelden Geef) since 2011.
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, CotizUp or Geef.nl?
Of every 100 donated, CotizUp delivers approximately £97.60 to the recipient and Geef.nl delivers approximately €96.61. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Geef.nl is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
CotizUp operates in 1 countries; Geef.nl operates in 1.
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