Leetchi vs OnParticipe
French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.
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.
Of every 100 donated, OnParticipe delivers 3.15 more per 100 to the recipient than Leetchi.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Leetchi in GBP, OnParticipe in EUR.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of £100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 2.9% + £0.25 | £96.85 | Card processing on the donation product; 0% platform fee. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Leetchi | OnParticipe |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £96.85 | €100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + £0.25 | 0% + €0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.2 (50,676)★ winner | 3 (21) |
| Country coverage | 36 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | EEA★ winner | France |
| Languages | 4★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 3★ winner | 1 |
Winner by category.
€100.00 vs £96.85 reaches the recipient.
4.2 vs 3 on Trustpilot.
36 vs 1 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
Choose based on who you are.
French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.
- ✓Established European brand with strong recognition in France and Belgium
- ✓Free group-pot product for personal collections (gifts, group events, shared expenses)
- ✓EEA data residency
- ✓High Trustpilot rating across 50,000+ reviews
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, Leetchi or OnParticipe?
Of every 100 donated, Leetchi delivers approximately £96.85 to the recipient and OnParticipe delivers approximately €100.00. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Leetchi is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
Leetchi operates in 36 countries; OnParticipe operates in 1.
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