CotizUp vs WhyDonate
French individuals and groups raising money for personal causes, projects, or collective gifts who want a simple cagnotte with no platform commission and a keep-it-all model.
European nonprofits and individuals who want a transparent, low-fee, GDPR-native crowdfunding platform with broad multilingual and multi-currency support.
On a A$100 donation, WhyDonate delivers A$0.75 more to the recipient than CotizUp.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | CotizUp | WhyDonate |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (A$100) | A$97.60 | A$98.35★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + A$0.50 | 1.4% + A$0.25★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 (2,664) | 4.9 (379)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 115 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | EEA★ winner |
| Languages | 1 | 19★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 1 | 24★ winner |
Winner by category.
A$98.35 vs A$97.60 reaches the recipient.
4.3 vs 4.9 on Trustpilot.
115 vs 1 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
Choose based on who you are.
French individuals and groups raising money for personal causes, projects, or collective gifts who want a simple cagnotte with no platform commission and a keep-it-all model.
- ✓No platform commission, so organisers keep what they raise (keep-it-all model)
- ✓Simple cagnotte format designed for quick, shareable group collections
- ✓Optional donor tip is fully voluntary and can be adjusted or removed before paying
- ✓Card and bank processing charges are passed through at cost rather than marked up
European nonprofits and individuals who want a transparent, low-fee, GDPR-native crowdfunding platform with broad multilingual and multi-currency support.
- ✓Zero platform fee with a transparent voluntary-tip model
- ✓EEA data residency and GDPR-native compliance
- ✓Broad coverage of local European payment rails (iDEAL, Bancontact, Klarna, Twint, Swish, MobilePay, Vipps, Blik, Cartes Bancaires, Satispay, MultiBanco, EPS) plus global rails (cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, Link, Revolut Pay)
- ✓19-language interface and 27 supported currencies for cross-border fundraising
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, CotizUp or WhyDonate?
On a A$100 donation, CotizUp delivers approximately A$97.60 to the recipient and WhyDonate delivers approximately A$98.35. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
WhyDonate is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
CotizUp operates in 1 countries; WhyDonate operates in 115.
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