Betterplace vs Supp.to
German and Austrian nonprofits and social-cause project owners that want a trusted, charitable, German-run donation platform with low pass-through costs and local data handling.
Dutch and Belgian individuals, groups and nonprofits that want a low, predictable per-donation fee with no percentage cut and no mandatory donor tips, plus an optional white-label or schools-focused (Sponsor.school) option.
Of every 100 donated, Supp.to delivers 2.31 more per 100 to the recipient than Betterplace.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Betterplace in EUR, Supp.to in GBP.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of €100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEPA Direct Debit | 2.8% + €0.00 | €97.20 | Flat 2.8% retained across all methods to cover processing. |
| Credit card | 2.8% + €0.00 | €97.20 | Flat 2.8% retained across all methods to cover processing. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Betterplace | Supp.to |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €97.20 | £99.51★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.8% + €0.00 | 0% + £0.49★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.8 (851)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 2 countries | 2 countries |
| Data residency | — | NL |
| Languages | 2 | 2 |
| Payment methods supported | 6 | 17★ winner |
Winner by category.
£99.51 vs €97.20 reaches the recipient.
4.8 vs — on Trustpilot.
2 vs 2 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
German and Austrian nonprofits and social-cause project owners that want a trusted, charitable, German-run donation platform with low pass-through costs and local data handling.
- ✓Operated by the charitable betterplace.org gGmbH — a nonprofit, mission-aligned platform.
- ✓Roughly 2.8% transaction fee, with the large majority of each donation passing to the project.
- ✓Free for organisations to set up and run campaigns.
- ✓Supports credit card, PayPal, SEPA Direct Debit, and bank wire transfer.
Dutch and Belgian individuals, groups and nonprofits that want a low, predictable per-donation fee with no percentage cut and no mandatory donor tips, plus an optional white-label or schools-focused (Sponsor.school) option.
- ✓Flat per-donation fee on iDEAL and Wero (EUR 0.49) rather than a percentage cut, inclusive of 21% VAT.
- ✓No hidden costs and no mandatory donor tip - you pay only for successful donations.
- ✓Payments via Mollie Payments B.V., licensed under the Wft and supervised by De Nederlandsche Bank.
- ✓Keep-it-all funding model - funds are paid out even if the target is not reached.
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, Betterplace or Supp.to?
Of every 100 donated, Betterplace delivers approximately €97.20 to the recipient and Supp.to delivers approximately £99.51. 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?
Betterplace operates in 2 countries; Supp.to operates in 2.
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