iRaiser vs Steady
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.
European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.
Of every 100 donated, iRaiser delivers 10.75 more per 100 to the recipient than Steady.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: iRaiser in NZD, Steady in EUR.
What the data says.
Paying by Credit card, iRaiser delivers about 10.75 more of every 100 donated than Steady (NZ$97.85 vs €87.10 per 100).
iRaiser stores donor data inside the EEA — a practical advantage for GDPR-sensitive campaigns — while Steady does not.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of NZ$100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| iDEAL | NZ$0.29 flat | NZ$99.71 | 0% platform fee |
| SEPA Direct Debit | 0.35% + NZ$0.25 | NZ$99.40 | 0% platform fee |
| Credit card | 1.9% + NZ$0.25 | NZ$97.85 | 0% platform fee |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | iRaiser | Steady |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | NZ$97.85★ winner | €87.10 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 10% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + NZ$0.25★ winner | 2.9% + €0.00 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 2.6 (4)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 19 countries | 32 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | EEA★ winner | — |
| Languages | 5 | 5 |
| Payment methods supported | 23★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
NZ$97.85 vs €87.10 reaches the recipient.
— vs 2.6 on Trustpilot.
32 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.
European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.
- ✓Purpose-built recurring-membership tooling for creators, journalists, and publishers.
- ✓Free to register and create a project; fees apply only once you earn.
- ✓European data handling with multi-currency support (euro, pound, Swiss franc, US dollar).
- ✓Members can pay by card, PayPal, Apple Pay, and SEPA direct debit.
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 Steady?
Of every 100 donated, iRaiser delivers approximately NZ$97.85 to the recipient and Steady delivers approximately €87.10. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
iRaiser 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; Steady operates in 32.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.