iRaiser vs Kagnotte
Established European nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions that want branded, self-hosted fundraising tools — forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, and events — under their own identity.
French and EEA-based organisers running social group pots or association fundraising who want low, transparent per-contribution pricing and unlimited payouts at no extra cost, and who don't need an English-first international experience.
On a €100 donation, Kagnotte delivers €0.90 more to the recipient than iRaiser.
Per-method pricing vs Kagnotte.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of €100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| iDEAL | €0.29 flat | €99.71 | 0% platform fee |
| SEPA Direct Debit | 0.35% + €0.25 | €99.40 | 0% platform fee |
| Credit card | 1.9% + €0.25 | €97.85 | 0% platform fee |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | iRaiser | Kagnotte |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (€100) | €97.85 | €98.75★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 1% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + €0.25 | 0% + €0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 3.9 (233)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 19 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 5★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 23★ winner | 2 |
Winner by category.
€98.75 vs €97.85 reaches the recipient.
— vs 3.9 on Trustpilot.
19 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Established European nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions that want branded, self-hosted fundraising tools — forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, and events — under their own identity.
- ✓Branded, self-hosted fundraising tools (donation forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, events, ticketing) under the nonprofit's own identity.
- ✓Configurable Flex Editor for tailoring donation journeys.
- ✓Established European focus, reporting more than 900 charities served across the region.
- ✓Suited to larger nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions with dedicated fundraising teams.
French and EEA-based organisers running social group pots or association fundraising who want low, transparent per-contribution pricing and unlimited payouts at no extra cost, and who don't need an English-first international experience.
- ✓Low headline pricing: a small per-contribution commission plus a fixed amount, undercutting many higher-rate rivals.
- ✓Unlimited withdrawals to a bank account at no additional charge.
- ✓No subscription or setup cost to create and manage a pot.
- ✓Regulated fund custody via Lemonway, authorised by France's ACPR (no. 16568).
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, iRaiser or Kagnotte?
On a €100 donation, iRaiser delivers approximately €97.85 to the recipient and Kagnotte delivers approximately €98.75. 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?
iRaiser operates in 19 countries; Kagnotte operates in 1.
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