Crowdfunder UK vs Kadonation
UK community projects, charities, social enterprises, and individuals who want match funding and Gift Aid alongside either donation or reward-based crowdfunding and can settle to a UK bank account.
Benelux users organising social group gifts among friends, family, or colleagues who are happy to receive a gift card rather than cash, plus organisers wanting a low-cost donation-crowdfunding option in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Of every 100 donated, Kadonation delivers 2.52 more per 100 to the recipient than Crowdfunder UK.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Crowdfunder UK in GBP, Kadonation in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Crowdfunder UK | Kadonation |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £97.48 | €100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.28% + £0.24 | 0% + €0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 3.3 (1,365)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | UK/EEA/US | — |
| Languages | 1 | 3★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 4 | 6★ winner |
Winner by category.
€100.00 vs £97.48 reaches the recipient.
— vs 3.3 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
UK community projects, charities, social enterprises, and individuals who want match funding and Gift Aid alongside either donation or reward-based crowdfunding and can settle to a UK bank account.
- ✓Supports multiple campaign types - donations, reward-based pledges, and community share offers - on one platform.
- ✓Match funding (+Extra) can unlock grants from corporate, public-sector, and charitable partners on top of money raised.
- ✓Gift Aid is handled through SwiftAid for eligible UK donations.
- ✓Offers both All-or-Nothing and Flexible (keep-what-you-raise) funding models.
Benelux users organising social group gifts among friends, family, or colleagues who are happy to receive a gift card rather than cash, plus organisers wanting a low-cost donation-crowdfunding option in Belgium and the Netherlands.
- ✓Group gifts cost nothing to create or contribute to beyond the contribution itself.
- ✓Broad Benelux payment coverage: Bancontact, iDEAL, Payconiq, Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro.
- ✓Donation-crowdfunding path charges only a one-time deduction at project close, with no start or per-contribution cost.
- ✓Integrated into the Payconiq by Bancontact app for quick, secure contributions.
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, Crowdfunder UK or Kadonation?
Of every 100 donated, Crowdfunder UK delivers approximately £97.48 to the recipient and Kadonation delivers approximately €100.00. 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?
Crowdfunder UK operates in 1 countries; Kadonation operates in 1.
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