Kagnotte vs Steady
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.
European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.
Of every 100 donated, Kagnotte delivers 11.65 more per 100 to the recipient than Steady.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Kagnotte in EUR, Steady in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Kagnotte | Steady |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €98.75★ winner | £87.10 |
| Platform fee | 1%★ winner | 10% |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + €0.00★ winner | 2.9% + £0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 3.9 (233)★ winner | 2.6 (4) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 32 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1 | 5★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 2 | 4★ winner |
Winner by category.
€98.75 vs £87.10 reaches the recipient.
3.9 vs 2.6 on Trustpilot.
32 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).
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, Kagnotte or Steady?
Of every 100 donated, Kagnotte delivers approximately €98.75 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?
Kagnotte operates in 1 countries; Steady operates in 32.
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