Givebutter vs We Solidaire
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
Individuals, associations, and companies in France raising money for solidarity, health, cultural, animal, sports, religious, or memorial causes who want a simple French-language platform with broad international card acceptance.
Of every 100 donated, We Solidaire delivers 3.20 more per 100 to the recipient than Givebutter.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Givebutter in USD, We Solidaire in NZD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Givebutter | We Solidaire |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $96.80 | NZ$100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30 | 0% + NZ$0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (275)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1 | 2★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 10★ winner | 1 |
Winner by category.
NZ$100.00 vs $96.80 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.
Individuals, associations, and companies in France raising money for solidarity, health, cultural, animal, sports, religious, or memorial causes who want a simple French-language platform with broad international card acceptance.
- ✓Backed by the established Papayoux crowdfunding operator (société Déméter, Paris).
- ✓Payments processed by Lemonway, an institution approved by France's regulator ACPR under number 16568J.
- ✓Registered as an Intermédiaire en Financement Participatif (IFP) with ORIAS, number 17003690.
- ✓Accepts international bank cards from more than 150 countries.
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 We Solidaire?
Of every 100 donated, Givebutter delivers approximately $96.80 to the recipient and We Solidaire delivers approximately NZ$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?
Givebutter operates in 1 countries; We Solidaire operates in 0.
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