BuonaCausa vs Steady
Italian associations, nonprofits, and individuals who want a no-commission way to collect donations directly into their own accounts, and campaigners who pair fundraising with online petitions and activism.
European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.
Of every 100 donated, BuonaCausa delivers 12.90 more per 100 to the recipient than Steady.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: BuonaCausa in EUR, Steady in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | BuonaCausa | Steady |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €100.00★ winner | £87.10 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 10% |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + €0.00★ winner | 2.9% + £0.00 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 2.6 (4)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 32 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | EU | — |
| Languages | 1 | 5★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 4 | 4 |
Winner by category.
€100.00 vs £87.10 reaches the recipient.
— vs 2.6 on Trustpilot.
32 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Italian associations, nonprofits, and individuals who want a no-commission way to collect donations directly into their own accounts, and campaigners who pair fundraising with online petitions and activism.
- ✓Donations are paid directly into the organiser's own bank, PayPal, or postal account without platform intermediation
- ✓No platform commission charged on donations
- ✓Reduced third-party processing costs for recognised nonprofit (ONLUS) organisations
- ✓Combines donation fundraising with online petitions and activism on one platform
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.
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, BuonaCausa or Steady?
Of every 100 donated, BuonaCausa delivers approximately €100.00 to the recipient and Steady delivers approximately £87.10. 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?
BuonaCausa operates in 1 countries; Steady operates in 32.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.