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Head-to-head

iRaiser vs PIFworld

iRaiser logo
iRaiser
— · 19 countries

Established European nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions that want branded, self-hosted fundraising tools — forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, and events — under their own identity.

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PIFworld logo
PIFworld
— · 1 countries

Dutch nonprofits and companies running social-impact and employee-giving campaigns, plus individuals who want to fundraise for projects rather than simply make a one-off donation.

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The headline

Of every 100 donated, iRaiser delivers 4.25 more per 100 to the recipient than PIFworld.

Each platform is priced in its own currency: iRaiser in AUD, PIFworld in EUR.

Fees by method · Australia

Per-method pricing.

Payment method Per transaction Of A$100, recipient gets Notes
iDEAL A$0.29 flat A$99.71 0% platform fee
SEPA Direct Debit 0.35% + A$0.25 A$99.40 0% platform fee
Credit card 1.9% + A$0.25 A$97.85 0% platform fee
The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric iRaiser PIFworld
Recipient gets (per 100) A$97.85★ winner €93.60
Platform fee 0%★ winner 6.05%
Payment processing fee 1.9% + A$0.25★ winner 0% + €0.35
Trustpilot — (0) — (0)
Country coverage 19 countries★ winner 1 countries
Data residency
Languages 5★ winner 2
Payment methods supported 23★ winner 0
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
iRaiser

A$97.85 vs €93.60 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Tied

— vs — on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
iRaiser

19 vs 1 countries.

Better for European fundraisers
Tied

Both share the same residency posture.

Pick by fit

Choose based on who you are.

Choose iRaiser if

Established European nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions that want branded, self-hosted fundraising tools — forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, and events — under their own identity.

  • Branded, self-hosted fundraising tools (donation forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, events, ticketing) under the nonprofit's own identity.
  • Configurable Flex Editor for tailoring donation journeys.
  • Established European focus, reporting more than 900 charities served across the region.
  • Suited to larger nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions with dedicated fundraising teams.
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Choose PIFworld if

Dutch nonprofits and companies running social-impact and employee-giving campaigns, plus individuals who want to fundraise for projects rather than simply make a one-off donation.

  • Combines personal fundraising with structured corporate and employee-giving programmes.
  • Connects individuals, nonprofits, and companies on a single platform.
  • Participation-led model: supporters can donate, fundraise, or spread a project's message.
  • Dutch and English interface for a Netherlands and European audience.
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Also consider

A third option.

1%Club

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.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, iRaiser or PIFworld?

Of every 100 donated, iRaiser delivers approximately A$97.85 to the recipient and PIFworld delivers approximately €93.60. 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?

iRaiser operates in 19 countries; PIFworld operates in 1.

How we rank

Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.

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