iRaiser vs Voor je Buurt
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.
Dutch community groups, volunteers, and local initiatives raising money for civic, social, or green neighbourhood projects, especially those that can pair public donations with matchfunding from municipalities, provinces, or foundations.
On a £100 donation, iRaiser delivers £2.85 more to the recipient than Voor je Buurt.
What the data says.
Paying by Credit card, iRaiser delivers about £2.85 more of every £100 donated than Voor je Buurt (£97.85 vs £95.00).
On the headline numbers, iRaiser and Voor je Buurt are closely matched — the better pick comes down to Credit card availability, language coverage, and where your donors are.
Per-method pricing vs Voor je Buurt.
| 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 | Voor je Buurt |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (£100) | £97.85★ winner | £95.00 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 5% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + £0.25★ winner | 0% + £0.00 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 19 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | EEA | EEA |
| Languages | 5★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 23★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
£97.85 vs £95.00 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
19 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
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.
Dutch community groups, volunteers, and local initiatives raising money for civic, social, or green neighbourhood projects, especially those that can pair public donations with matchfunding from municipalities, provinces, or foundations.
- ✓Specialises in civic, social, and green neighbourhood projects across the Netherlands.
- ✓A single 5% service fee on payout that already covers the payment provider's transaction costs.
- ✓Matchfunding partnerships with funds and local governments (VSBfonds, RegioBank, provinces, and municipalities) can multiply what a campaign raises.
- ✓Long operating track record, with thousands of completed campaigns and a high reported success rate.
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 Voor je Buurt?
On a £100 donation, iRaiser delivers approximately £97.85 to the recipient and Voor je Buurt delivers approximately £95.00. 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?
iRaiser operates in 19 countries; Voor je Buurt operates in 1.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.