CanadaHelps vs Enthuse
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.
UK and Irish registered charities that want fully branded donation pages, peer-to-peer fundraising, and event registration consolidated on one platform under their own identity.
Of every 100 donated, CanadaHelps delivers 1.25 more per 100 to the recipient than Enthuse.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: CanadaHelps in CAD, Enthuse in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | CanadaHelps | Enthuse |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | C$96.25★ winner | €95.00 |
| Platform fee | 3.75%★ winner | 5% |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + C$0.00★ winner | 0% + €0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 3.2 (1) | 4.6 (396)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | CA (Microsoft) | UK/EEA |
| Languages | 2★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 5★ winner | 1 |
Winner by category.
C$96.25 vs €95.00 reaches the recipient.
3.2 vs 4.6 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
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.
UK and Irish registered charities that want fully branded donation pages, peer-to-peer fundraising, and event registration consolidated on one platform under their own identity.
- ✓White-label donation, fundraising, and event-registration pages presented under the charity's own brand.
- ✓Combines online donations, peer-to-peer fundraising, and event ticketing in a single platform.
- ✓Registered with the UK Financial Conduct Authority as a Small Payment Institution (firm reference 797344).
- ✓Payments processed through established providers Stripe, GoCardless, and PayPal.
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, CanadaHelps or Enthuse?
Of every 100 donated, CanadaHelps delivers approximately C$96.25 to the recipient and Enthuse delivers approximately €95.00. 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?
CanadaHelps operates in 1 countries; Enthuse operates in 1.
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