Fundraise Up vs Geef.nl
Mid-size and large nonprofits running international online fundraising that want to maximize donation conversion with modern wallets, local payment rails, and multi-currency checkout.
Dutch charities and good causes wanting a long-established, ANBI-aware giving platform usable at no charge, and donors who want most of their gift to reach the cause.
Of every 100 donated, Geef.nl delivers 3.11 more per 100 to the recipient than Fundraise Up.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Fundraise Up in NZD, Geef.nl in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Fundraise Up | Geef.nl |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | NZ$93.50 | €96.61★ winner |
| Platform fee | 4% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + NZ$0.30 | 2.5% + €0.89★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 2.4 (8)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 46 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | US | EEA (NL host) |
| Languages | 18★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 12★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
€96.61 vs NZ$93.50 reaches the recipient.
— vs 2.4 on Trustpilot.
46 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Mid-size and large nonprofits running international online fundraising that want to maximize donation conversion with modern wallets, local payment rails, and multi-currency checkout.
- ✓Conversion-optimized donation checkout adapted from e-commerce best practices.
- ✓Broad payment support: cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, bank debits, and cryptocurrency.
- ✓International, multi-currency checkout with local bank-debit rails (SEPA, BACS, BECS, iDEAL).
- ✓Used by large global nonprofits, signalling enterprise-grade reliability.
Dutch charities and good causes wanting a long-established, ANBI-aware giving platform usable at no charge, and donors who want most of their gift to reach the cause.
- ✓Long-established Dutch giving platform, online since 2004 with a 20-year track record.
- ✓Strong charity orientation with ANBI status surfaced on charity profiles.
- ✓Donor-funded cost model under which recipients are not charged to use the service.
- ✓Donations processed through an escrow foundation (Stichting Derdengelden Geef) since 2011.
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, Fundraise Up or Geef.nl?
Of every 100 donated, Fundraise Up delivers approximately NZ$93.50 to the recipient and Geef.nl delivers approximately €96.61. 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?
Fundraise Up operates in 46 countries; Geef.nl operates in 1.
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