Crowdfunder UK vs Kagnotte
UK community projects, charities, social enterprises, and individuals who want match funding and Gift Aid alongside either donation or reward-based crowdfunding and can settle to a UK bank account.
French and EEA-based organisers running social group pots or association fundraising who want low, transparent per-contribution pricing and unlimited payouts at no extra cost, and who don't need an English-first international experience.
Of every 100 donated, Kagnotte delivers 1.27 more per 100 to the recipient than Crowdfunder UK.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Crowdfunder UK in GBP, Kagnotte in EUR.
What the data says.
Paying by Credit card, Kagnotte delivers about 1.27 more of every 100 donated than Crowdfunder UK (€98.75 vs £97.48 per 100).
Crowdfunder UK stores donor data inside the EEA — a practical advantage for GDPR-sensitive campaigns — while Kagnotte does not.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Crowdfunder UK | Kagnotte |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £97.48 | €98.75★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 1% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.28% + £0.24 | 0% + €0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (2,873)★ winner | 3.9 (233) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | UK/EEA/US★ winner | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 4★ winner | 2 |
Winner by category.
€98.75 vs £97.48 reaches the recipient.
4.1 vs 3.9 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
Choose based on who you are.
UK community projects, charities, social enterprises, and individuals who want match funding and Gift Aid alongside either donation or reward-based crowdfunding and can settle to a UK bank account.
- ✓Supports multiple campaign types - donations, reward-based pledges, and community share offers - on one platform.
- ✓Match funding (+Extra) can unlock grants from corporate, public-sector, and charitable partners on top of money raised.
- ✓Gift Aid is handled through SwiftAid for eligible UK donations.
- ✓Offers both All-or-Nothing and Flexible (keep-what-you-raise) funding models.
French and EEA-based organisers running social group pots or association fundraising who want low, transparent per-contribution pricing and unlimited payouts at no extra cost, and who don't need an English-first international experience.
- ✓Low headline pricing: a small per-contribution commission plus a fixed amount, undercutting many higher-rate rivals.
- ✓Unlimited withdrawals to a bank account at no additional charge.
- ✓No subscription or setup cost to create and manage a pot.
- ✓Regulated fund custody via Lemonway, authorised by France's ACPR (no. 16568).
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, Crowdfunder UK or Kagnotte?
Of every 100 donated, Crowdfunder UK delivers approximately £97.48 to the recipient and Kagnotte delivers approximately €98.75. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Crowdfunder UK is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
Crowdfunder UK operates in 1 countries; Kagnotte operates in 1.
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