HelloAsso vs Steady
French associations, clubs, and nonprofits that want to collect donations, memberships, and event payments with no platform commission and full pass-through of funds.
European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.
Of every 100 donated, HelloAsso delivers 12.90 more per 100 to the recipient than Steady.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: HelloAsso in EUR, Steady in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | HelloAsso | Steady |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €100.00★ winner | £87.10 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 10% |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + €0.00★ winner | 2.9% + £0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 (620)★ winner | 2.6 (4) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 32 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | France (Microsoft Azure) | — |
| Languages | 1 | 5★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 5★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
€100.00 vs £87.10 reaches the recipient.
4.3 vs 2.6 on Trustpilot.
32 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
French associations, clubs, and nonprofits that want to collect donations, memberships, and event payments with no platform commission and full pass-through of funds.
- ✓Entirely free for associations — zero commission and zero fees.
- ✓Associations receive 100% of the funds they collect.
- ✓Funded by optional voluntary donor contributions rather than mandatory fees.
- ✓HelloAsso absorbs payment-processing costs rather than passing them on.
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, HelloAsso or Steady?
Of every 100 donated, HelloAsso delivers approximately €100.00 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?
HelloAsso operates in 1 countries; Steady operates in 32.
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