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Head-to-head

CerfApp vs CotizUp

CerfApp logo
CerfApp
— · 1 countries

French loi 1901 associations and religious communities (Jewish, Muslim, and Christian) that need donation collection with automatic CERFA tax receipts, member management, and a ready-made website in one place.

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CotizUp logo
CotizUp
— · 1 countries

French individuals and groups raising money for personal causes, projects, or collective gifts who want a simple cagnotte with no platform commission and a keep-it-all model.

The headline

Of every 100 donated, CerfApp delivers 1.40 more per 100 to the recipient than CotizUp.

Each platform is priced in its own currency: CerfApp in EUR, CotizUp in GBP.

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric CerfApp CotizUp
Recipient gets (per 100) €99.00★ winner £97.60
Platform fee 1% 0%★ winner
Payment processing fee 0% + €0.00★ winner 1.9% + £0.50
Trustpilot — (0) 4.3 (2,664)★ winner
Country coverage 1 countries 1 countries
Data residency
Languages 1 1
Payment methods supported 1 1
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
CerfApp

€99.00 vs £97.60 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
CotizUp

— vs 4.3 on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
Tied

1 vs 1 countries.

Better for European fundraisers
Tied

Both share the same residency posture.

Pick by fit

Choose based on who you are.

Choose CerfApp if

French loi 1901 associations and religious communities (Jewish, Muslim, and Christian) that need donation collection with automatic CERFA tax receipts, member management, and a ready-made website in one place.

  • All-in-one toolkit for French associations: donation collection, a member directory and CRM, and a built-in website.
  • Automatic CERFA tax-receipt generation for French donors and associations.
  • Dedicated configurations for Jewish (Tsedaka), Muslim (Sadaqa), and Christian (Denier) giving traditions.
  • Online card payments processed through Stripe, certified PCI-DSS Level 1.
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Choose CotizUp if

French individuals and groups raising money for personal causes, projects, or collective gifts who want a simple cagnotte with no platform commission and a keep-it-all model.

  • No platform commission, so organisers keep what they raise (keep-it-all model)
  • Simple cagnotte format designed for quick, shareable group collections
  • Optional donor tip is fully voluntary and can be adjusted or removed before paying
  • Card and bank processing charges are passed through at cost rather than marked up
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Also consider

A third option.

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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.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, CerfApp or CotizUp?

Of every 100 donated, CerfApp delivers approximately €99.00 to the recipient and CotizUp delivers approximately £97.60. 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?

CerfApp operates in 1 countries; CotizUp operates in 1.

How we rank

Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.

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