Givebutter vs Petje Af
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
Dutch-speaking content creators — podcasters, educators, journalists, and niche communities — who want recurring membership and donation income while keeping ownership of their audience and payment data.
Of every 100 donated, Givebutter delivers 2.80 more per 100 to the recipient than Petje Af.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Givebutter in USD, Petje Af in NZD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Givebutter | Petje Af |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $96.80★ winner | NZ$94.00 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 6% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30★ winner | 0% + NZ$0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (275)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1★ winner | 0 |
| Payment methods supported | 10★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
$96.80 vs NZ$94.00 reaches the recipient.
4.1 vs — on Trustpilot.
1 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
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.
Dutch-speaking content creators — podcasters, educators, journalists, and niche communities — who want recurring membership and donation income while keeping ownership of their audience and payment data.
- ✓Supports both recurring memberships and one-off donations in one platform.
- ✓Creators retain ownership of payments, content, and customer data.
- ✓No lock-in contract; creators pay only when they earn.
- ✓Each creator connects their own Mollie or Stripe payment account.
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, Givebutter or Petje Af?
Of every 100 donated, Givebutter delivers approximately $96.80 to the recipient and Petje Af delivers approximately NZ$94.00. 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?
Givebutter operates in 1 countries; Petje Af operates in 0.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.