Chuffed vs Kadonation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, and community-cause organisers in 29 supported countries who want a 100%-free, tip-funded platform and are willing to complete identity verification before launching.
Benelux users organising social group gifts among friends, family, or colleagues who are happy to receive a gift card rather than cash, plus organisers wanting a low-cost donation-crowdfunding option in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Of every 100 donated, Kadonation delivers 7.80 more per 100 to the recipient than Chuffed.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Chuffed in NZD, Kadonation in EUR.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of NZ$100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 7.8% + NZ$0.00 | NZ$92.20 | 4.9% platform (VAT-inclusive ~5.9%) + ~2.9% card; EU campaigners absorb both. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Chuffed | Kadonation |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | NZ$92.20 | €100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 4.9% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + NZ$0.00 | 0% + €0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.8 (665)★ winner | 3.3 (1,365) |
| Country coverage | 29 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 4★ winner | 3 |
| Payment methods supported | 5 | 6★ winner |
Winner by category.
€100.00 vs NZ$92.20 reaches the recipient.
4.8 vs 3.3 on Trustpilot.
29 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Nonprofits, social enterprises, and community-cause organisers in 29 supported countries who want a 100%-free, tip-funded platform and are willing to complete identity verification before launching.
- ✓Free to launch — no signup or monthly fees.
- ✓Optional donor-tip model can make campaigns effectively free to run.
- ✓Three flexible fee structures (keep-100%, shared, and flat-fee) to suit different campaigns.
- ✓Mission-aligned: operates as a Social Benefit Company weighing social and community impact.
Benelux users organising social group gifts among friends, family, or colleagues who are happy to receive a gift card rather than cash, plus organisers wanting a low-cost donation-crowdfunding option in Belgium and the Netherlands.
- ✓Group gifts cost nothing to create or contribute to beyond the contribution itself.
- ✓Broad Benelux payment coverage: Bancontact, iDEAL, Payconiq, Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro.
- ✓Donation-crowdfunding path charges only a one-time deduction at project close, with no start or per-contribution cost.
- ✓Integrated into the Payconiq by Bancontact app for quick, secure contributions.
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, Chuffed or Kadonation?
Of every 100 donated, Chuffed delivers approximately NZ$92.20 to the recipient and Kadonation delivers approximately €100.00. 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?
Chuffed operates in 29 countries; Kadonation operates in 1.
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