CotizUp vs HelloAsso
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.
French associations, clubs, and nonprofits that want to collect donations, memberships, and event payments with no platform commission and full pass-through of funds.
Of every 100 donated, HelloAsso delivers 2.40 more per 100 to the recipient than CotizUp.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: CotizUp in NZD, HelloAsso in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | CotizUp | HelloAsso |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | NZ$97.60 | €100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + NZ$0.50 | 0% + €0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 (2,664) | 4.3 (620) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | France (Microsoft Azure) |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 1 | 5★ winner |
Winner by category.
€100.00 vs NZ$97.60 reaches the recipient.
4.3 vs 4.3 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
French associations, clubs, and nonprofits that want to collect donations, memberships, and event payments with no platform commission and full pass-through of funds.
- ✓Entirely free for associations — zero commission and zero fees.
- ✓Associations receive 100% of the funds they collect.
- ✓Funded by optional voluntary donor contributions rather than mandatory fees.
- ✓HelloAsso absorbs payment-processing costs rather than passing them on.
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 HelloAsso?
Of every 100 donated, CotizUp delivers approximately NZ$97.60 to the recipient and HelloAsso 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?
CotizUp operates in 1 countries; HelloAsso operates in 1.
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