CotizUp vs Steady
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.
European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.
On a £100 donation, CotizUp delivers £10.50 more to the recipient than Steady.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | CotizUp | Steady |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (£100) | £97.60★ winner | £87.10 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 10% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + £0.50★ winner | 2.9% + £0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 (2,664)★ winner | 2.6 (4) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 32 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1 | 5★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 1 | 4★ winner |
Winner by category.
£97.60 vs £87.10 reaches the recipient.
4.3 vs 2.6 on Trustpilot.
32 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
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
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, CotizUp or Steady?
On a £100 donation, CotizUp delivers approximately £97.60 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?
CotizUp operates in 1 countries; Steady operates in 32.
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