Altruism Ireland vs StartSomeGood
Irish donors and registered Irish charities that want zero-platform-fee giving with a strong emphasis on charity transparency and accountability.
Nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers running social-impact crowdfunding campaigns who want a flexible 'tipping point' funding model rather than strict all-or-nothing.
Of every 100 donated, Altruism Ireland delivers 6.45 more per 100 to the recipient than StartSomeGood.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Altruism Ireland in EUR, StartSomeGood in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Altruism Ireland | StartSomeGood |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €98.55★ winner | £92.10 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 5% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.2% + €0.25★ winner | 2.9% + £0.00 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 23 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | EU | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 1 | 1 |
Winner by category.
€98.55 vs £92.10 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
23 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.
Nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers running social-impact crowdfunding campaigns who want a flexible 'tipping point' funding model rather than strict all-or-nothing.
- ✓Mission-focused platform dedicated to nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers.
- ✓Success-based 5% platform fee charged only if a campaign reaches its goal.
- ✓Flexible 'tipping point' model releases funds once a minimum is reached, not strict all-or-nothing.
- ✓Option to pass platform and processing fees to donors or absorb them.
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 StartSomeGood?
Of every 100 donated, Altruism Ireland delivers approximately €98.55 to the recipient and StartSomeGood delivers approximately £92.10. 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; StartSomeGood operates in 23.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.