Grassrootz vs WhyDonate
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.
European nonprofits and individuals who want a transparent, low-fee, GDPR-native crowdfunding platform with broad multilingual and multi-currency support.
Of every 100 donated, Grassrootz delivers 1.65 more per 100 to the recipient than WhyDonate.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Grassrootz in AUD, WhyDonate in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Grassrootz | WhyDonate |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | A$100.00★ winner | £98.35 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + A$0.00★ winner | 1.4% + £0.25 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4.9 (379)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 115 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | EEA★ winner |
| Languages | 1 | 19★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 0 | 24★ winner |
Winner by category.
A$100.00 vs £98.35 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4.9 on Trustpilot.
115 vs 1 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
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.
European nonprofits and individuals who want a transparent, low-fee, GDPR-native crowdfunding platform with broad multilingual and multi-currency support.
- ✓Zero platform fee with a transparent voluntary-tip model
- ✓EEA data residency and GDPR-native compliance
- ✓Broad coverage of local European payment rails (iDEAL, Bancontact, Klarna, Twint, Swish, MobilePay, Vipps, Blik, Cartes Bancaires, Satispay, MultiBanco, EPS) plus global rails (cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, Link, Revolut Pay)
- ✓19-language interface and 27 supported currencies for cross-border fundraising
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 WhyDonate?
Of every 100 donated, Grassrootz delivers approximately A$100.00 to the recipient and WhyDonate delivers approximately £98.35. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
WhyDonate is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
Grassrootz operates in 1 countries; WhyDonate operates in 115.
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