FundRazr vs Steady
North American nonprofits and individual fundraisers who want a flexible, long-established platform supporting donation campaigns, peer-to-peer events, and recurring giving with a tip-based pricing option.
European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.
On a £100 donation, FundRazr delivers £9.70 more to the recipient than Steady.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | FundRazr | Steady |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (£100) | £96.80★ winner | £87.10 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 10% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + £0.30★ winner | 2.9% + £0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (214)★ winner | 2.6 (4) |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 32 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1 | 5★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 4 | 4 |
Winner by category.
£96.80 vs £87.10 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs 2.6 on Trustpilot.
32 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
North American nonprofits and individual fundraisers who want a flexible, long-established platform supporting donation campaigns, peer-to-peer events, and recurring giving with a tip-based pricing option.
- ✓Long-established platform operating since 2010 with a large campaign track record
- ✓Two pricing options: a donor-tip-funded plan or a platform-percentage plan
- ✓Supports donations, peer-to-peer events, perks, and recurring giving
- ✓Choice of keep-it-all or all-or-nothing campaign structures
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, FundRazr or Steady?
On a £100 donation, FundRazr delivers approximately £96.80 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?
FundRazr operates in 0 countries; Steady operates in 32.
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