1%Club vs StartSomeGood
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.
Nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers running social-impact crowdfunding campaigns who want a flexible 'tipping point' funding model rather than strict all-or-nothing.
Of every 100 donated, 1%Club delivers 7.90 more per 100 to the recipient than StartSomeGood.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: 1%Club in EUR, StartSomeGood in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | 1%Club | StartSomeGood |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €100.00★ winner | £92.10 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 5% |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + €0.00★ winner | 2.9% + £0.00 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 23 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 2★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 2★ winner | 1 |
Winner by category.
€100.00 vs £92.10 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
23 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
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.
- ✓Mission-driven focus on social initiatives aligned with the UN Global Goals.
- ✓Personal coaching of campaign initiators rather than a purely self-serve model.
- ✓Bilingual Dutch and English interface.
- ✓Accepts donations in euros and US dollars.
Nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers running social-impact crowdfunding campaigns who want a flexible 'tipping point' funding model rather than strict all-or-nothing.
- ✓Mission-focused platform dedicated to nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers.
- ✓Success-based 5% platform fee charged only if a campaign reaches its goal.
- ✓Flexible 'tipping point' model releases funds once a minimum is reached, not strict all-or-nothing.
- ✓Option to pass platform and processing fees to donors or absorb them.
A third option.
Individuals, charities, and small organisations across the EEA who want a multilingual, no-commission fundraiser backed by an established Polish crowdfunding operator with EU payment-institution licensing.
Other comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, 1%Club or StartSomeGood?
Of every 100 donated, 1%Club delivers approximately €100.00 to the recipient and StartSomeGood delivers approximately £92.10. 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?
1%Club operates in 0 countries; StartSomeGood operates in 23.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.