CanadaHelps vs La Cagnotte des Proches
Canadian donors who want a single secure home for their giving, and registered Canadian charities seeking online fundraising tools, automatic tax-receipting, and a profile synced from the CRA database.
Families, friends, and colleagues in France raising a solidarity cagnotte to support a loved one facing illness, disability, an accident, end-of-life care, or bereavement.
Of every 100 donated, La Cagnotte des Proches delivers 1.28 more per 100 to the recipient than CanadaHelps.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: CanadaHelps in CAD, La Cagnotte des Proches in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | CanadaHelps | La Cagnotte des Proches |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | C$96.25 | €97.53★ winner |
| Platform fee | 3.75% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + C$0.00 | 2.3% + €0.17★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 3.2 (1)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 5 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | CA (Microsoft) | France (OVH) |
| Languages | 2 | 2 |
| Payment methods supported | 5★ winner | 3 |
Winner by category.
€97.53 vs C$96.25 reaches the recipient.
3.2 vs — on Trustpilot.
5 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Canadian donors who want a single secure home for their giving, and registered Canadian charities seeking online fundraising tools, automatic tax-receipting, and a profile synced from the CRA database.
- ✓Operated by a registered Canadian charity and public foundation dedicated to online giving since 2000.
- ✓Every CRA-registered Canadian charity has a profile, synced automatically from the CRA database.
- ✓Automatic electronic tax receipts are issued for each donation, whether or not the donor has an account.
- ✓Broad payment support: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, gift cards, securities, and cryptocurrency.
Families, friends, and colleagues in France raising a solidarity cagnotte to support a loved one facing illness, disability, an accident, end-of-life care, or bereavement.
- ✓Tightly focused on solidarity and health-related causes - illness, accidents, end-of-life, and bereavement collections.
- ✓Operated by a French company (SAS, Aix-en-Provence) and certified as a social-utility enterprise (ESUS) in 2024.
- ✓Donations are processed securely by Stripe, with withdrawals paid to the beneficiary by bank transfer.
- ✓Offers fundraiser support beyond hosting - advice and help creating visuals, videos, and media outreach.
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, CanadaHelps or La Cagnotte des Proches?
Of every 100 donated, CanadaHelps delivers approximately C$96.25 to the recipient and La Cagnotte des Proches delivers approximately €97.53. 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?
CanadaHelps operates in 1 countries; La Cagnotte des Proches operates in 5.
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