iRaiser vs Voor je Buurt
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.
Dutch community groups, volunteers, and local initiatives raising money for civic, social, or green neighbourhood projects, especially those that can pair public donations with matchfunding from municipalities, provinces, or foundations.
On a NZ$100 donation, iRaiser delivers NZ$2.85 more to the recipient than Voor je Buurt.
Per-method pricing vs Voor je Buurt.
| 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 | Voor je Buurt |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (NZ$100) | NZ$97.85★ winner | NZ$95.00 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 5% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + NZ$0.25★ winner | 0% + NZ$0.00 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 19 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | EEA★ winner |
| Languages | 5★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 23★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
NZ$97.85 vs NZ$95.00 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
19 vs 1 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.
Dutch community groups, volunteers, and local initiatives raising money for civic, social, or green neighbourhood projects, especially those that can pair public donations with matchfunding from municipalities, provinces, or foundations.
- ✓Specialises in civic, social, and green neighbourhood projects across the Netherlands.
- ✓A single 5% service fee on payout that already covers the payment provider's transaction costs.
- ✓Matchfunding partnerships with funds and local governments (VSBfonds, RegioBank, provinces, and municipalities) can multiply what a campaign raises.
- ✓Long operating track record, with thousands of completed campaigns and a high reported success rate.
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 Voor je Buurt?
On a NZ$100 donation, iRaiser delivers approximately NZ$97.85 to the recipient and Voor je Buurt delivers approximately NZ$95.00. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Voor je Buurt 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; Voor je Buurt operates in 1.
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