Altruism Ireland vs CanadaHelps
Irish donors and registered Irish charities that want zero-platform-fee giving with a strong emphasis on charity transparency and accountability.
Canadian donors who want a single secure home for their giving, and registered Canadian charities seeking online fundraising tools, automatic tax-receipting, and a profile synced from the CRA database.
Of every 100 donated, Altruism Ireland delivers 2.30 more per 100 to the recipient than CanadaHelps.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Altruism Ireland in EUR, CanadaHelps in CAD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Altruism Ireland | CanadaHelps |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €98.55★ winner | C$96.25 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 3.75% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.2% + €0.25★ winner | 0% + C$0.00 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | EU | CA (Microsoft) |
| Languages | 1 | 2★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 1 | 5★ winner |
Winner by category.
€98.55 vs C$96.25 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Irish donors and registered Irish charities that want zero-platform-fee giving with a strong emphasis on charity transparency and accountability.
- ✓0% platform fee, so listed charities keep the full donation apart from payment-processing costs.
- ✓Operated by a registered Irish charity (CRA 20082475), aligning its incentives with the causes it lists.
- ✓Transparency focus helps donors assess how charities use their funds.
- ✓Education programmes offered to high-performing charities.
Canadian donors who want a single secure home for their giving, and registered Canadian charities seeking online fundraising tools, automatic tax-receipting, and a profile synced from the CRA database.
- ✓Operated by a registered Canadian charity and public foundation dedicated to online giving since 2000.
- ✓Every CRA-registered Canadian charity has a profile, synced automatically from the CRA database.
- ✓Automatic electronic tax receipts are issued for each donation, whether or not the donor has an account.
- ✓Broad payment support: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, gift cards, securities, and cryptocurrency.
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, Altruism Ireland or CanadaHelps?
Of every 100 donated, Altruism Ireland delivers approximately €98.55 to the recipient and CanadaHelps delivers approximately C$96.25. 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?
Altruism Ireland operates in 1 countries; CanadaHelps operates in 1.
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