CauseVox vs OnParticipe
New and growing nonprofits that want crowdfunding and peer-to-peer pages plus a built-in donor CRM and communications in one connected platform, without enterprise complexity.
French and European organisers running cagnottes, ticketed events, or association fundraising who want a no-commission, French-hosted platform with identity controls, and who will read the terms for inactivity and refund charges.
Of every 100 donated, OnParticipe delivers 3.20 more per 100 to the recipient than CauseVox.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: CauseVox in GBP, OnParticipe in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | CauseVox | OnParticipe |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £96.80 | €100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + £0.30 | 0% + €0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 3 (21)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 1 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | France |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 2★ winner | 1 |
Winner by category.
€100.00 vs £96.80 reaches the recipient.
— vs 3 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
New and growing nonprofits that want crowdfunding and peer-to-peer pages plus a built-in donor CRM and communications in one connected platform, without enterprise complexity.
- ✓All-in-one toolkit: crowdfunding, peer-to-peer, events, auctions, and donor CRM in one platform.
- ✓Entry tier sustained by optional donor tips, with a paid Pro tier for scaling teams.
- ✓Eligible nonprofits can access reduced Stripe/PayPal nonprofit processing rates.
- ✓Built-in CRM with email and SMS marketing and AI-assisted data management.
French and European organisers running cagnottes, ticketed events, or association fundraising who want a no-commission, French-hosted platform with identity controls, and who will read the terms for inactivity and refund charges.
- ✓No commission on collections, so organisers keep the entire amount raised and ticket revenue.
- ✓Designed and hosted in France, with French customer support available seven days a week.
- ✓Funded by an optional donor tip rather than a mandatory platform charge.
- ✓Systematic identity-document checks on organisers for fraud control.
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, CauseVox or OnParticipe?
Of every 100 donated, CauseVox delivers approximately £96.80 to the recipient and OnParticipe delivers approximately €100.00. 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?
CauseVox operates in 0 countries; OnParticipe operates in 1.
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