Donorbox vs Geef.nl
Small-to-medium nonprofits across verticals like churches, healthcare, education, and animal welfare that want recurring-donation tooling, donor fee-cover, and a managed donation-form product without a CRM-scale platform commitment.
Dutch charities and good causes wanting a long-established, ANBI-aware giving platform usable at no charge, and donors who want most of their gift to reach the cause.
On a €100 donation, Geef.nl delivers €2.06 more to the recipient than Donorbox.
Per-method pricing vs Geef.nl.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of €100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| iDEAL | 2.95% + €0.29 | €96.76 | 2.95% platform fee |
| SEPA Direct Debit | 3.3% + €0.25 | €96.45 | 2.95% platform fee |
| Credit card | 5.15% + €0.30 | €94.55 | 2.95% platform fee |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Donorbox | Geef.nl |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (€100) | €94.55 | €96.61★ winner |
| Platform fee | 2.95% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + €0.30 | 2.5% + €0.89★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4 (52)★ winner | 2.4 (8) |
| Country coverage | 23 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | EEA (NL host) |
| Languages | 12★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 19★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
€96.61 vs €94.55 reaches the recipient.
4 vs 2.4 on Trustpilot.
23 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Small-to-medium nonprofits across verticals like churches, healthcare, education, and animal welfare that want recurring-donation tooling, donor fee-cover, and a managed donation-form product without a CRM-scale platform commitment.
- ✓Donor-cover-fees option at checkout — Donorbox frames opt-in as the default, so the recipient can receive the full donation amount.
- ✓Broad payment-rail support: iDEAL, Bancontact, SEPA, BACS, Klarna, PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, and Link by Stripe.
- ✓Standard plan has no monthly subscription — just per-transaction fees on the 2.95% / 3.95% tier.
- ✓First-class recurring-donation tooling with upsell prompts and donor-management features on the Pro tier.
Dutch charities and good causes wanting a long-established, ANBI-aware giving platform usable at no charge, and donors who want most of their gift to reach the cause.
- ✓Long-established Dutch giving platform, online since 2004 with a 20-year track record.
- ✓Strong charity orientation with ANBI status surfaced on charity profiles.
- ✓Donor-funded cost model under which recipients are not charged to use the service.
- ✓Donations processed through an escrow foundation (Stichting Derdengelden Geef) since 2011.
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, Donorbox or Geef.nl?
On a €100 donation, Donorbox delivers approximately €94.55 to the recipient and Geef.nl delivers approximately €96.61. 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?
Donorbox operates in 23 countries; Geef.nl operates in 1.
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