Steady vs Steunactie
European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.
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 6.30 more per 100 to the recipient than Steady.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Steady in EUR, Steunactie in AUD.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of €100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEPA Direct Debit | 11% + €0.00 | €89.00 | 10% commission + ~1% SEPA Direct Debit processing. |
| Credit card | 12.9% + €0.00 | €87.10 | 10% commission + ~2.9% card processing. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Steady | Steunactie |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €87.10 | A$93.40★ winner |
| Platform fee | 10% | 6%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + €0.00 | 0% + A$0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 2.6 (4) | 4.5 (723)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 32 countries★ winner | 2 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 5★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 4 | 4 |
Winner by category.
A$93.40 vs €87.10 reaches the recipient.
2.6 vs 4.5 on Trustpilot.
32 vs 2 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.
- ✓Purpose-built recurring-membership tooling for creators, journalists, and publishers.
- ✓Free to register and create a project; fees apply only once you earn.
- ✓European data handling with multi-currency support (euro, pound, Swiss franc, US dollar).
- ✓Members can pay by card, PayPal, Apple Pay, and SEPA direct debit.
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, Steady or Steunactie?
Of every 100 donated, Steady delivers approximately €87.10 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?
Steady operates in 32 countries; Steunactie operates in 2.
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