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Head-to-head

Grassrootz vs Leetchi

Grassrootz logo
Grassrootz
— · 1 countries

Australian and New Zealand registered charities running peer-to-peer campaigns and endurance-event fundraising who want supporter-driven tools and in-person cashless giving rather than personal one-off fundraisers.

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Leetchi logo
Leetchi
EEA · 36 countries

French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.

The headline

Of every 100 donated, Grassrootz delivers 3.15 more per 100 to the recipient than Leetchi.

Each platform is priced in its own currency: Grassrootz in AUD, Leetchi in EUR.

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric Grassrootz Leetchi
Recipient gets (per 100) A$100.00★ winner €96.85
Platform fee 0% 0%
Payment processing fee 0% + A$0.00★ winner 2.9% + €0.25
Trustpilot — (0) 4.2 (50,676)★ winner
Country coverage 1 countries 36 countries★ winner
Data residency EEA★ winner
Languages 1 4★ winner
Payment methods supported 0 3★ winner
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
Grassrootz

A$100.00 vs €96.85 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Leetchi

— vs 4.2 on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
Leetchi

36 vs 1 countries.

Better for European fundraisers
Leetchi

EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.

Pick by fit

Choose based on who you are.

Choose Grassrootz if

Australian and New Zealand registered charities running peer-to-peer campaigns and endurance-event fundraising who want supporter-driven tools and in-person cashless giving rather than personal one-off fundraisers.

  • Core fundraising features provided to charity members at no cost, funded by an optional donor contribution at checkout.
  • Partnerships with major endurance events including City2Surf and the Sydney, Auckland, Brisbane, and Melbourne marathons.
  • Strong peer-to-peer tooling built around supporters' personal networks.
  • In-person cashless giving via Tap'n'Donate card readers for physical events.
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Choose Leetchi if

French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.

  • Established European brand with strong recognition in France and Belgium
  • Free group-pot product for personal collections (gifts, group events, shared expenses)
  • EEA data residency
  • High Trustpilot rating across 50,000+ reviews
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Also consider

A third option.

1%Club

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.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Grassrootz or Leetchi?

Of every 100 donated, Grassrootz delivers approximately A$100.00 to the recipient and Leetchi delivers approximately €96.85. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.

Which is better for European nonprofits?

Leetchi is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.

Which platform has more country coverage?

Grassrootz operates in 1 countries; Leetchi operates in 36.

How we rank

Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.

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