CotizUp vs Givebutter
French individuals and groups raising money for personal causes, projects, or collective gifts who want a simple cagnotte with no platform commission and a keep-it-all model.
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
Of every 100 donated, CotizUp delivers 0.80 more per 100 to the recipient than Givebutter.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: CotizUp in NZD, Givebutter in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | CotizUp | Givebutter |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | NZ$97.60★ winner | $96.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + NZ$0.50★ winner | 2.9% + $0.30 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 (2,664)★ winner | 4.1 (275) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 1 | 10★ winner |
Winner by category.
NZ$97.60 vs $96.80 reaches the recipient.
4.3 vs 4.1 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
French individuals and groups raising money for personal causes, projects, or collective gifts who want a simple cagnotte with no platform commission and a keep-it-all model.
- ✓No platform commission, so organisers keep what they raise (keep-it-all model)
- ✓Simple cagnotte format designed for quick, shareable group collections
- ✓Optional donor tip is fully voluntary and can be adjusted or removed before paying
- ✓Card and bank processing charges are passed through at cost rather than marked up
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
- ✓0% platform fee across campaign types when donor tips are enabled.
- ✓All-in-one toolset: donation pages, events, and donor management.
- ✓No limits or fees on payouts.
- ✓Broad payment support: cards, PayPal, Venmo, ACH, Cash App, donor-advised funds, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
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, CotizUp or Givebutter?
Of every 100 donated, CotizUp delivers approximately NZ$97.60 to the recipient and Givebutter delivers approximately $96.80. 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?
CotizUp operates in 1 countries; Givebutter operates in 1.
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