Kagnotte vs La Cagnotte des Proches
French and EEA-based organisers running social group pots or association fundraising who want low, transparent per-contribution pricing and unlimited payouts at no extra cost, and who don't need an English-first international experience.
Families, friends, and colleagues in France raising a solidarity cagnotte to support a loved one facing illness, disability, an accident, end-of-life care, or bereavement.
On a €100 donation, Kagnotte delivers €1.22 more to the recipient than La Cagnotte des Proches.
Kagnotte & La Cagnotte des Proches don’t process payments in GBP — pricing shown in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Kagnotte | La Cagnotte des Proches |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (€100) | €98.75★ winner | €97.53 |
| Platform fee | 1% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + €0.00★ winner | 2.3% + €0.17 |
| Trustpilot | 3.9 (233)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 5 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | France (OVH) |
| Languages | 1 | 2★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 2 | 3★ winner |
Winner by category.
€98.75 vs €97.53 reaches the recipient.
3.9 vs — on Trustpilot.
5 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
French and EEA-based organisers running social group pots or association fundraising who want low, transparent per-contribution pricing and unlimited payouts at no extra cost, and who don't need an English-first international experience.
- ✓Low headline pricing: a small per-contribution commission plus a fixed amount, undercutting many higher-rate rivals.
- ✓Unlimited withdrawals to a bank account at no additional charge.
- ✓No subscription or setup cost to create and manage a pot.
- ✓Regulated fund custody via Lemonway, authorised by France's ACPR (no. 16568).
Families, friends, and colleagues in France raising a solidarity cagnotte to support a loved one facing illness, disability, an accident, end-of-life care, or bereavement.
- ✓Tightly focused on solidarity and health-related causes - illness, accidents, end-of-life, and bereavement collections.
- ✓Operated by a French company (SAS, Aix-en-Provence) and certified as a social-utility enterprise (ESUS) in 2024.
- ✓Donations are processed securely by Stripe, with withdrawals paid to the beneficiary by bank transfer.
- ✓Offers fundraiser support beyond hosting - advice and help creating visuals, videos, and media outreach.
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, Kagnotte or La Cagnotte des Proches?
On a €100 donation, Kagnotte delivers approximately €98.75 to the recipient and La Cagnotte des Proches delivers approximately €97.53. 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?
Kagnotte operates in 1 countries; La Cagnotte des Proches operates in 5.
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