Fundraise Up vs PPL
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.
Portuguese entrepreneurs, creatives, and social or humanitarian causes that want a local, Portuguese-language crowdfunding platform offering both reward-based campaigns and a dedicated donations area.
Of every 100 donated, Fundraise Up delivers 2.11 more per 100 to the recipient than PPL.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Fundraise Up in GBP, PPL in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Fundraise Up | PPL |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £93.50★ winner | €91.39 |
| Platform fee | 4%★ winner | 6.15% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + £0.30★ winner | 2.46% + €0.00 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 46 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 18★ winner | 2 |
| Payment methods supported | 12★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
£93.50 vs €91.39 reaches the recipient.
— vs — 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.
Portuguese entrepreneurs, creatives, and social or humanitarian causes that want a local, Portuguese-language crowdfunding platform offering both reward-based campaigns and a dedicated donations area.
- ✓Long-established in Portugal, operating since 2011.
- ✓Supports both reward-based crowdfunding and a dedicated 'PPL Causas' donations area for social causes.
- ✓Offers all-or-nothing and flexible funding models.
- ✓Supporters can give unconditionally to causes, transferring even if the goal is not met.
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 PPL?
Of every 100 donated, Fundraise Up delivers approximately £93.50 to the recipient and PPL delivers approximately €91.39. 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; PPL operates in 1.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.