iRaiser vs Leetchi
Established European nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions that want branded, self-hosted fundraising tools — forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, and events — under their own identity.
French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.
Of every 100 donated, iRaiser delivers 1.00 more per 100 to the recipient than Leetchi.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: iRaiser in NZD, Leetchi in EUR.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of NZ$100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| iDEAL | — | NZ$99.71 | Flat iDEAL fee passed through at cost; platform priced by subscription. |
| SEPA Direct Debit | 0.35% + NZ$0.25 | NZ$99.40 | SEPA Direct Debit at cost; platform priced by subscription. |
| Credit card | 1.9% + NZ$0.25 | NZ$97.85 | Card processing at cost; no per-donation platform fee (subscription-priced). |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | iRaiser | Leetchi |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | NZ$97.85★ winner | €96.85 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + NZ$0.25★ winner | 2.9% + €0.25 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4.2 (50,676)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 19 countries | 36 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | EEA★ winner |
| Languages | 5★ winner | 4 |
| Payment methods supported | 23★ winner | 3 |
Winner by category.
NZ$97.85 vs €96.85 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4.2 on Trustpilot.
36 vs 19 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
Choose based on who you are.
Established European nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions that want branded, self-hosted fundraising tools — forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, and events — under their own identity.
- ✓Branded, self-hosted fundraising tools (donation forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, events, ticketing) under the nonprofit's own identity.
- ✓Configurable Flex Editor for tailoring donation journeys.
- ✓Established European focus, reporting more than 900 charities served across the region.
- ✓Suited to larger nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions with dedicated fundraising teams.
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
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, iRaiser or Leetchi?
Of every 100 donated, iRaiser delivers approximately NZ$97.85 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?
iRaiser operates in 19 countries; Leetchi operates in 36.
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