Doneerveilig vs Steunactie
Dutch and Belgian individuals running personal fundraising campaigns who prioritise a security-focused, PSD2-compliant platform with escrow handling and a simple, quick setup.
Dutch- and French-speaking community fundraisers in the Netherlands and Belgium - sports clubs, schools, churches and local nonprofits - that want a simple, VAT-transparent platform with weekly payouts and no minimum goal.
Of every 100 donated, Steunactie delivers 1.06 more per 100 to the recipient than Doneerveilig.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Doneerveilig in EUR, Steunactie in AUD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Doneerveilig | Steunactie |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €92.34 | A$93.40★ winner |
| Platform fee | 6.7% | 6%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + €0.00 | 0% + A$0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 2.9 (44) | 4.5 (723)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 2 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 2 | 4★ winner |
Winner by category.
A$93.40 vs €92.34 reaches the recipient.
2.9 vs 4.5 on Trustpilot.
2 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Dutch and Belgian individuals running personal fundraising campaigns who prioritise a security-focused, PSD2-compliant platform with escrow handling and a simple, quick setup.
- ✓Security-focused framing: PSD2 compliance supervised by De Nederlandsche Bank, escrow handling, and SSL.
- ✓Donations held on a third-party escrow account (derdengeldenrekening) before payout.
- ✓Quick, simple campaign setup aimed at individual causes.
- ✓Account verification via a one-cent micro-transfer.
Dutch- and French-speaking community fundraisers in the Netherlands and Belgium - sports clubs, schools, churches and local nonprofits - that want a simple, VAT-transparent platform with weekly payouts and no minimum goal.
- ✓Built for Benelux community causes - clubs, schools, churches and nonprofits - with simple setup.
- ✓Clear, VAT-inclusive pricing on a small set of common Benelux payment methods.
- ✓Keep-it-all funding with no minimum target, and weekly payouts that can be paused.
- ✓Payments handled by PSD2-licensed providers (Mollie, PayPal, Payaut).
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, Doneerveilig or Steunactie?
Of every 100 donated, Doneerveilig delivers approximately €92.34 to the recipient and Steunactie delivers approximately A$93.40. 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?
Doneerveilig operates in 0 countries; Steunactie operates in 2.
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