Fundraise Up vs Steunactie
Mid-size and large nonprofits running international online fundraising that want to maximize donation conversion with modern wallets, local payment rails, and multi-currency checkout.
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.
On a A$100 donation, Fundraise Up delivers A$0.10 more to the recipient than Steunactie.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Fundraise Up | Steunactie |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (A$100) | A$93.50★ winner | A$93.40 |
| Platform fee | 4%★ winner | 6% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + A$0.30★ winner | 0% + A$0.00 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4.5 (723)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 46 countries★ winner | 2 countries |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 18★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 12★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
A$93.50 vs A$93.40 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4.5 on Trustpilot.
46 vs 2 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Mid-size and large nonprofits running international online fundraising that want to maximize donation conversion with modern wallets, local payment rails, and multi-currency checkout.
- ✓Conversion-optimized donation checkout adapted from e-commerce best practices.
- ✓Broad payment support: cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, bank debits, and cryptocurrency.
- ✓International, multi-currency checkout with local bank-debit rails (SEPA, BACS, BECS, iDEAL).
- ✓Used by large global nonprofits, signalling enterprise-grade reliability.
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, Fundraise Up or Steunactie?
On a A$100 donation, Fundraise Up delivers approximately A$93.50 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?
Fundraise Up operates in 46 countries; Steunactie operates in 2.
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