Alvarum vs FundRazr

French and European charities and associations running cause-based or sports-challenge fundraising who want donations paid directly to the beneficiary and support for European local payment methods.

• ✓Donations are routed directly to the beneficiary charity and settled on an automated monthly cycle rather than held by the platform.
• ✓Strong fit for sports-challenge and participatory event fundraising such as marathons and cycling events.
• ✓European local payment methods - iDEAL, Bancontact, Sofort, and SEPA direct debit - alongside Visa and Mastercard cards.
• ✓Payments handled by HiPay, a payment institution authorised by France's ACPR; Alvarum registered with ORIAS as a donation crowdfunding intermediary.

North American nonprofits and individual fundraisers who want a flexible, long-established platform supporting donation campaigns, peer-to-peer events, and recurring giving with a tip-based pricing option.

• ✓Long-established platform operating since 2010 with a large campaign track record
• ✓Two pricing options: a donor-tip-funded plan or a platform-percentage plan
• ✓Supports donations, peer-to-peer events, perks, and recurring giving
• ✓Choice of keep-it-all or all-or-nothing campaign structures