Betterplace vs Continue to Give
German and Austrian nonprofits and social-cause project owners that want a trusted, charitable, German-run donation platform with low pass-through costs and local data handling.
US and Canadian churches, faith-based nonprofits, and missionaries that want an all-in-one giving platform with recurring and text giving, event tools, and built-in fund accounting.
Of every 100 donated, Betterplace delivers 0.15 more per 100 to the recipient than Continue to Give.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Betterplace in EUR, Continue to Give in NZD.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of €100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEPA Direct Debit | 2.8% + €0.00 | €97.20 | Flat 2.8% retained across all methods to cover processing. |
| Credit card | 2.8% + €0.00 | €97.20 | Flat 2.8% retained across all methods to cover processing. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Betterplace | Continue to Give |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €97.20★ winner | NZ$97.05 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 2.7% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.8% + €0.00★ winner | 0% + NZ$0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 4.8 (851)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 2 countries | 2 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 2★ winner | 0 |
| Payment methods supported | 6★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
€97.20 vs NZ$97.05 reaches the recipient.
4.8 vs — on Trustpilot.
2 vs 2 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
German and Austrian nonprofits and social-cause project owners that want a trusted, charitable, German-run donation platform with low pass-through costs and local data handling.
- ✓Operated by the charitable betterplace.org gGmbH — a nonprofit, mission-aligned platform.
- ✓Roughly 2.8% transaction fee, with the large majority of each donation passing to the project.
- ✓Free for organisations to set up and run campaigns.
- ✓Supports credit card, PayPal, SEPA Direct Debit, and bank wire transfer.
US and Canadian churches, faith-based nonprofits, and missionaries that want an all-in-one giving platform with recurring and text giving, event tools, and built-in fund accounting.
- ✓All-in-one toolkit: online giving, recurring and text giving, event registration, newsletters, and built-in fund accounting.
- ✓Explicit faith-based positioning with a pledge not to deplatform organizations over their faith.
- ✓Tiered plans including a no-monthly-cost Silver tier and a Gold tier with interchange-plus card rates.
- ✓Optional donor-covers-fees toggle so organizations can receive the full donation amount.
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, Betterplace or Continue to Give?
Of every 100 donated, Betterplace delivers approximately €97.20 to the recipient and Continue to Give delivers approximately NZ$97.05. 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?
Betterplace operates in 2 countries; Continue to Give operates in 2.
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