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Head-to-head

1%Club vs Steady

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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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Steady
— · 32 countries

European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.

The headline

Of every 100 donated, 1%Club delivers 12.90 more per 100 to the recipient than Steady.

Each platform is priced in its own currency: 1%Club in EUR, Steady in GBP.

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric 1%Club Steady
Recipient gets (per 100) €100.00★ winner £87.10
Platform fee 0%★ winner 10%
Payment processing fee 0% + €0.00★ winner 2.9% + £0.00
Trustpilot — (0) 2.6 (4)★ winner
Country coverage 0 countries 32 countries★ winner
Data residency
Languages 2 5★ winner
Payment methods supported 2 4★ winner
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
1%Club

€100.00 vs £87.10 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Steady

— vs 2.6 on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
Steady

32 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 Steady if

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.
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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 Steady?

Of every 100 donated, 1%Club delivers approximately €100.00 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?

1%Club operates in 0 countries; Steady operates in 32.

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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