Fundraise Up vs PIFworld
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 nonprofits and companies running social-impact and employee-giving campaigns, plus individuals who want to fundraise for projects rather than simply make a one-off donation.
Of every 100 donated, PIFworld delivers 0.10 more per 100 to the recipient than Fundraise Up.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Fundraise Up in NZD, PIFworld in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Fundraise Up | PIFworld |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | NZ$93.50 | €93.60★ winner |
| Platform fee | 4%★ winner | 6.05% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + NZ$0.30 | 0% + €0.35★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 46 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 18★ winner | 2 |
| Payment methods supported | 12★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
€93.60 vs NZ$93.50 reaches the recipient.
— vs — 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 nonprofits and companies running social-impact and employee-giving campaigns, plus individuals who want to fundraise for projects rather than simply make a one-off donation.
- ✓Combines personal fundraising with structured corporate and employee-giving programmes.
- ✓Connects individuals, nonprofits, and companies on a single platform.
- ✓Participation-led model: supporters can donate, fundraise, or spread a project's message.
- ✓Dutch and English interface for a Netherlands and European audience.
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 PIFworld?
Of every 100 donated, Fundraise Up delivers approximately NZ$93.50 to the recipient and PIFworld delivers approximately €93.60. 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; PIFworld operates in 1.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.