Fundraise Up vs OnParticipe
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.
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 6.50 more per 100 to the recipient than Fundraise Up.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Fundraise Up in GBP, OnParticipe in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Fundraise Up | OnParticipe |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £93.50 | €100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 4% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + £0.30 | 0% + €0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 3 (21)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 46 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | US | France |
| Languages | 18★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 12★ winner | 1 |
Winner by category.
€100.00 vs £93.50 reaches the recipient.
— vs 3 on Trustpilot.
46 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
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.
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, Fundraise Up or OnParticipe?
Of every 100 donated, Fundraise Up delivers approximately £93.50 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?
Fundraise Up operates in 46 countries; OnParticipe operates in 1.
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