EcoCrowd vs Fundraise Up
German environmental and sustainability nonprofits - associations, foundations, and gGmbHs - seeking community-backed funding for SDG-aligned projects through a curated monthly donation pool.
Mid-size and large nonprofits running international online fundraising that want to maximize donation conversion with modern wallets, local payment rails, and multi-currency checkout.
Of every 100 donated, Fundraise Up delivers 3.75 more per 100 to the recipient than EcoCrowd.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: EcoCrowd in EUR, Fundraise Up in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | EcoCrowd | Fundraise Up |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €89.75 | £93.50★ winner |
| Platform fee | 8% | 4%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + €0.35 | 2.2% + £0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 46 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | US |
| Languages | 1 | 18★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 3 | 12★ winner |
Winner by category.
£93.50 vs €89.75 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
46 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
German environmental and sustainability nonprofits - associations, foundations, and gGmbHs - seeking community-backed funding for SDG-aligned projects through a curated monthly donation pool.
- ✓Operated by the Deutsche Umweltstiftung, an established German environmental foundation.
- ✓Sharp focus on sustainability and UN Sustainable Development Goal-aligned projects.
- ✓Distinctive monthly donation-pool model with a community vote on which project is funded.
- ✓Accepts PayPal and bank transfer, with donations starting from one euro.
Mid-size and large nonprofits running international online fundraising that want to maximize donation conversion with modern wallets, local payment rails, and multi-currency checkout.
- ✓Conversion-optimized donation checkout adapted from e-commerce best practices.
- ✓Broad payment support: cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, bank debits, and cryptocurrency.
- ✓International, multi-currency checkout with local bank-debit rails (SEPA, BACS, BECS, iDEAL).
- ✓Used by large global nonprofits, signalling enterprise-grade reliability.
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, EcoCrowd or Fundraise Up?
Of every 100 donated, EcoCrowd delivers approximately €89.75 to the recipient and Fundraise Up delivers approximately £93.50. 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?
EcoCrowd operates in 1 countries; Fundraise Up operates in 46.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.