iRaiser vs OnParticipe
Established European nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions that want branded, self-hosted fundraising tools — forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, and events — under their own identity.
French and European organisers running cagnottes, ticketed events, or association fundraising who want a no-commission, French-hosted platform with identity controls, and who will read the terms for inactivity and refund charges.
Of every 100 donated, OnParticipe delivers 2.15 more per 100 to the recipient than iRaiser.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: iRaiser in GBP, OnParticipe in EUR.
What the data says.
Paying by Credit card, OnParticipe delivers about 2.15 more of every 100 donated than iRaiser (€100.00 vs £97.85 per 100).
iRaiser stores donor data inside the EEA — a practical advantage for GDPR-sensitive campaigns — while OnParticipe does not.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of £100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| iDEAL | £0.29 flat | £99.71 | 0% platform fee |
| SEPA Direct Debit | 0.35% + £0.25 | £99.40 | 0% platform fee |
| Credit card | 1.9% + £0.25 | £97.85 | 0% platform fee |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | iRaiser | OnParticipe |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £97.85 | €100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + £0.25 | 0% + €0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 3 (21)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 19 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | EEA★ winner | France |
| Languages | 5★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 23★ winner | 1 |
Winner by category.
€100.00 vs £97.85 reaches the recipient.
— vs 3 on Trustpilot.
19 vs 1 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
Choose based on who you are.
Established European nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions that want branded, self-hosted fundraising tools — forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, and events — under their own identity.
- ✓Branded, self-hosted fundraising tools (donation forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, events, ticketing) under the nonprofit's own identity.
- ✓Configurable Flex Editor for tailoring donation journeys.
- ✓Established European focus, reporting more than 900 charities served across the region.
- ✓Suited to larger nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions with dedicated fundraising teams.
French and European organisers running cagnottes, ticketed events, or association fundraising who want a no-commission, French-hosted platform with identity controls, and who will read the terms for inactivity and refund charges.
- ✓No commission on collections, so organisers keep the entire amount raised and ticket revenue.
- ✓Designed and hosted in France, with French customer support available seven days a week.
- ✓Funded by an optional donor tip rather than a mandatory platform charge.
- ✓Systematic identity-document checks on organisers for fraud control.
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, iRaiser or OnParticipe?
Of every 100 donated, iRaiser delivers approximately £97.85 to the recipient and OnParticipe delivers approximately €100.00. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
iRaiser is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
iRaiser operates in 19 countries; OnParticipe operates in 1.
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