Donorbox vs Funraise
Small-to-medium nonprofits across verticals like churches, healthcare, education, and animal welfare that want recurring-donation tooling, donor fee-cover, and a managed donation-form product without a CRM-scale platform commitment.
Small and mid-size US nonprofits, especially those under about a million dollars in revenue, that want donation forms, recurring giving, peer-to-peer, events, and a donor CRM in one connected platform.
On a NZ$100 donation, Donorbox delivers NZ$3.05 more to the recipient than Funraise.
Per-method pricing vs Funraise.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of NZ$100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| iDEAL | 2.95% + NZ$0.29 | NZ$96.76 | 2.95% platform fee + flat iDEAL processing. |
| SEPA Direct Debit | 3.3% + NZ$0.25 | NZ$96.45 | 2.95% platform fee + SEPA Direct Debit processing. |
| Credit card | 5.15% + NZ$0.30 | NZ$94.55 | 2.95% platform fee + 2.2% + EUR 0.30 Stripe card. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Donorbox | Funraise |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (NZ$100) | NZ$94.55★ winner | NZ$91.50 |
| Platform fee | 2.95%★ winner | 5% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + NZ$0.30★ winner | 2.9% + NZ$0.60 |
| Trustpilot | 4 (52)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 23 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | — | US |
| Languages | 12★ winner | 0 |
| Payment methods supported | 19★ winner | 5 |
Winner by category.
NZ$94.55 vs NZ$91.50 reaches the recipient.
4 vs — on Trustpilot.
23 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Small-to-medium nonprofits across verticals like churches, healthcare, education, and animal welfare that want recurring-donation tooling, donor fee-cover, and a managed donation-form product without a CRM-scale platform commitment.
- ✓Donor-cover-fees option at checkout — Donorbox frames opt-in as the default, so the recipient can receive the full donation amount.
- ✓Broad payment-rail support: iDEAL, Bancontact, SEPA, BACS, Klarna, PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, and Link by Stripe.
- ✓Standard plan has no monthly subscription — just per-transaction fees on the 2.95% / 3.95% tier.
- ✓First-class recurring-donation tooling with upsell prompts and donor-management features on the Pro tier.
Small and mid-size US nonprofits, especially those under about a million dollars in revenue, that want donation forms, recurring giving, peer-to-peer, events, and a donor CRM in one connected platform.
- ✓All-in-one suite: donation forms, recurring giving, peer-to-peer, events, auctions, and donor CRM.
- ✓Unusually broad donor payment options: cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, DAFpay, stock, and crypto.
- ✓Built by nonprofit veterans, with workflows tuned to sector needs.
- ✓Optional donor cost-coverage so organizations keep more of each donation.
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, Donorbox or Funraise?
On a NZ$100 donation, Donorbox delivers approximately NZ$94.55 to the recipient and Funraise delivers approximately NZ$91.50. 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?
Donorbox operates in 23 countries; Funraise operates in 0.
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