Grassrootz vs OnParticipe
Australian and New Zealand registered charities running peer-to-peer campaigns and endurance-event fundraising who want supporter-driven tools and in-person cashless giving rather than personal one-off fundraisers.
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.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Grassrootz in AUD, OnParticipe in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Grassrootz | OnParticipe |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | A$100.00 | €100.00 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + A$0.00 | 0% + €0.00 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 3 (21)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | France |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 0 | 1★ winner |
Winner by category.
Fees are level on a credit-card donation.
— vs 3 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Australian and New Zealand registered charities running peer-to-peer campaigns and endurance-event fundraising who want supporter-driven tools and in-person cashless giving rather than personal one-off fundraisers.
- ✓Core fundraising features provided to charity members at no cost, funded by an optional donor contribution at checkout.
- ✓Partnerships with major endurance events including City2Surf and the Sydney, Auckland, Brisbane, and Melbourne marathons.
- ✓Strong peer-to-peer tooling built around supporters' personal networks.
- ✓In-person cashless giving via Tap'n'Donate card readers for physical events.
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, Grassrootz or OnParticipe?
Of every 100 donated, Grassrootz delivers approximately A$100.00 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?
Grassrootz operates in 1 countries; OnParticipe operates in 1.
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