OnParticipe vs Voor je Buurt
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.
Dutch community groups, volunteers, and local initiatives raising money for civic, social, or green neighbourhood projects, especially those that can pair public donations with matchfunding from municipalities, provinces, or foundations.
Of every 100 donated, OnParticipe delivers 5.00 more per 100 to the recipient than Voor je Buurt.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: OnParticipe in EUR, Voor je Buurt in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | OnParticipe | Voor je Buurt |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €100.00★ winner | £95.00 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 5% |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + €0.00★ winner | 0% + £0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 3 (21)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | France | EEA★ winner |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 1★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
€100.00 vs £95.00 reaches the recipient.
3 vs — on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
Choose based on who you are.
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.
Dutch community groups, volunteers, and local initiatives raising money for civic, social, or green neighbourhood projects, especially those that can pair public donations with matchfunding from municipalities, provinces, or foundations.
- ✓Specialises in civic, social, and green neighbourhood projects across the Netherlands.
- ✓A single 5% service fee on payout that already covers the payment provider's transaction costs.
- ✓Matchfunding partnerships with funds and local governments (VSBfonds, RegioBank, provinces, and municipalities) can multiply what a campaign raises.
- ✓Long operating track record, with thousands of completed campaigns and a high reported success rate.
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, OnParticipe or Voor je Buurt?
Of every 100 donated, OnParticipe delivers approximately €100.00 to the recipient and Voor je Buurt delivers approximately £95.00. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Voor je Buurt is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
OnParticipe operates in 1 countries; Voor je Buurt operates in 1.
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