Leetchi vs WhyDonate
French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.
European nonprofits and individuals who want a transparent, low-fee, GDPR-native crowdfunding platform with broad multilingual and multi-currency support.
Of every 100 donated, WhyDonate delivers 1.50 more per 100 to the recipient than Leetchi.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Leetchi in EUR, WhyDonate in AUD.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of €100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 2.9% + €0.25 | €96.85 | Card processing on the donation product; 0% platform fee. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Leetchi | WhyDonate |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €96.85 | A$98.35★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + €0.25 | 1.4% + A$0.25★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.2 (50,676) | 4.9 (379)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 36 countries | 115 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | EEA | EEA |
| Languages | 4 | 19★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 3 | 24★ winner |
Winner by category.
A$98.35 vs €96.85 reaches the recipient.
4.2 vs 4.9 on Trustpilot.
115 vs 36 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.
- ✓Established European brand with strong recognition in France and Belgium
- ✓Free group-pot product for personal collections (gifts, group events, shared expenses)
- ✓EEA data residency
- ✓High Trustpilot rating across 50,000+ reviews
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, Leetchi or WhyDonate?
Of every 100 donated, Leetchi delivers approximately €96.85 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?
Both platforms operate inside the EEA framework. Choose based on local payment-method coverage and language support.
Which platform has more country coverage?
Leetchi operates in 36 countries; WhyDonate operates in 115.
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