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Head-to-head

CotizUp vs Geef.nl

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.

Geef.nl logo
Geef.nl
EEA (NL host) · 1 countries

Dutch charities and good causes wanting a long-established, ANBI-aware giving platform usable at no charge, and donors who want most of their gift to reach the cause.

The headline

Of every 100 donated, CotizUp delivers 0.99 more per 100 to the recipient than Geef.nl.

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

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric CotizUp Geef.nl
Recipient gets (per 100) £97.60★ winner €96.61
Platform fee 0% 0%
Payment processing fee 1.9% + £0.50★ winner 2.5% + €0.89
Trustpilot 4.3 (2,664)★ winner 2.4 (8)
Country coverage 1 countries 1 countries
Data residency EEA (NL host)
Languages 1 1
Payment methods supported 1★ winner 0
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
CotizUp

£97.60 vs €96.61 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
CotizUp

4.3 vs 2.4 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 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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Choose Geef.nl if

Dutch charities and good causes wanting a long-established, ANBI-aware giving platform usable at no charge, and donors who want most of their gift to reach the cause.

  • Long-established Dutch giving platform, online since 2004 with a 20-year track record.
  • Strong charity orientation with ANBI status surfaced on charity profiles.
  • Donor-funded cost model under which recipients are not charged to use the service.
  • Donations processed through an escrow foundation (Stichting Derdengelden Geef) since 2011.
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Also consider

A third option.

1%Club

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, CotizUp or Geef.nl?

Of every 100 donated, CotizUp delivers approximately £97.60 to the recipient and Geef.nl delivers approximately €96.61. 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?

CotizUp operates in 1 countries; Geef.nl 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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