Givebutter vs Papayoux
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
French and EU individuals organizing group collections for gifts and events, plus associations running solidarity campaigns, who want a regulated French platform with flexible fee handling.
Of every 100 donated, Papayoux delivers 1.00 more per 100 to the recipient than Givebutter.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Givebutter in USD, Papayoux in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Givebutter | Papayoux |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $96.80 | €97.80★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 1.9% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30 | 0% + €0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (275) | 4.6 (434)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1 | 6★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 10★ winner | 2 |
Winner by category.
€97.80 vs $96.80 reaches the recipient.
4.1 vs 4.6 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
- ✓0% platform fee across campaign types when donor tips are enabled.
- ✓All-in-one toolset: donation pages, events, and donor management.
- ✓No limits or fees on payouts.
- ✓Broad payment support: cards, PayPal, Venmo, ACH, Cash App, donor-advised funds, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
French and EU individuals organizing group collections for gifts and events, plus associations running solidarity campaigns, who want a regulated French platform with flexible fee handling.
- ✓Two products in one brand: group-pot collections and solidarity donations.
- ✓Regulated French crowdfunding intermediary (ORIAS) backed by Lemonway.
- ✓Group-pot creation and SEPA-zone withdrawals carry no transfer charge.
- ✓Organizer can absorb or pass per-contribution costs to contributors.
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, Givebutter or Papayoux?
Of every 100 donated, Givebutter delivers approximately $96.80 to the recipient and Papayoux delivers approximately €97.80. 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?
Givebutter operates in 1 countries; Papayoux operates in 1.
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