Steady vs WhyDonate
European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.
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 11.25 more per 100 to the recipient than Steady.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Steady in EUR, WhyDonate 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 | WhyDonate |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €87.10 | A$98.35★ winner |
| Platform fee | 10% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + €0.00 | 1.4% + A$0.25★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 2.6 (4) | 4.9 (379)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 32 countries | 115 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | EEA★ winner |
| Languages | 5 | 19★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 4 | 24★ winner |
Winner by category.
A$98.35 vs €87.10 reaches the recipient.
2.6 vs 4.9 on Trustpilot.
115 vs 32 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
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.
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, Steady or WhyDonate?
Of every 100 donated, Steady delivers approximately €87.10 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?
WhyDonate is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
Steady operates in 32 countries; WhyDonate operates in 115.
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