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Head-to-head

1%Club vs StartSomeGood

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1%Club
— · 0 countries

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.

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StartSomeGood
— · 23 countries

Nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers running social-impact crowdfunding campaigns who want a flexible 'tipping point' funding model rather than strict all-or-nothing.

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The headline

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.

The evidence

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
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
1%Club

€100.00 vs £92.10 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Tied

— vs — on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
StartSomeGood

23 vs 0 countries.

Better for European fundraisers
Tied

Both share the same residency posture.

Pick by fit

Choose based on who you are.

Choose 1%Club if

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.
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Choose StartSomeGood if

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.
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Also consider

A third option.

4fund.com

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.

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FAQ

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.

How we rank

Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.

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