Geef.nl vs Pledge
Dutch charities and good causes wanting a long-established, ANBI-aware giving platform usable at no charge, and donors who want most of their gift to reach the cause.
US-based individuals, nonprofits and purpose-driven companies that want a free-to-start fundraiser with a wide range of giving methods - cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, stock, donor-advised funds and crypto - plus Shopify and API-based embedded giving.
Of every 100 donated, Pledge delivers 0.19 more per 100 to the recipient than Geef.nl.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Geef.nl in EUR, Pledge in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Geef.nl | Pledge |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €96.61 | $96.80★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.5% + €0.89 | 2.9% + $0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 2.4 (8)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | EEA (NL host) | US |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 0 | 10★ winner |
Winner by category.
$96.80 vs €96.61 reaches the recipient.
2.4 vs — on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Dutch charities and good causes wanting a long-established, ANBI-aware giving platform usable at no charge, and donors who want most of their gift to reach the cause.
- ✓Long-established Dutch giving platform, online since 2004 with a 20-year track record.
- ✓Strong charity orientation with ANBI status surfaced on charity profiles.
- ✓Donor-funded cost model under which recipients are not charged to use the service.
- ✓Donations processed through an escrow foundation (Stichting Derdengelden Geef) since 2011.
US-based individuals, nonprofits and purpose-driven companies that want a free-to-start fundraiser with a wide range of giving methods - cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, stock, donor-advised funds and crypto - plus Shopify and API-based embedded giving.
- ✓No mandatory platform fee - funded by optional donor tipping, with most donors choosing to cover the fees.
- ✓Exceptionally broad giving methods: cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, stock, donor-advised funds and cryptocurrency.
- ✓Donations are regranted through the Pledgeling Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) public charity, with multi-state US fundraising compliance.
- ✓Shopify "Give & Grow" app and embedded-giving APIs and widgets for e-commerce and product integrations.
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, Geef.nl or Pledge?
Of every 100 donated, Geef.nl delivers approximately €96.61 to the recipient and Pledge delivers approximately $96.80. 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?
Geef.nl operates in 1 countries; Pledge operates in 1.
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