JustGiving vs Papayoux
UK charities and individual fundraisers who want a recognised, no-platform-fee donation platform with Gift Aid support and a fully free direct-donation option.
French and EU individuals organizing group collections for gifts and events, plus associations running solidarity campaigns, who want a regulated French platform with flexible fee handling.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: JustGiving in GBP, Papayoux in EUR.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of £100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 1.9% + £0.30 | £97.80 | Charity card rate 1.9% + GBP 0.30; 0% platform fee (donor tips fund JustGiving). |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | JustGiving | Papayoux |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £97.80 | €97.80 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 1.9% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + £0.30 | 0% + €0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (7,663) | 4.6 (434)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 6 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1 | 6★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 7★ winner | 2 |
Winner by category.
Fees are level on a credit-card donation.
4.1 vs 4.6 on Trustpilot.
6 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
UK charities and individual fundraisers who want a recognised, no-platform-fee donation platform with Gift Aid support and a fully free direct-donation option.
- ✓No platform fee and free to set up a fundraising page.
- ✓Low payment processing: 1.9% + GBP0.30 for charities, 2.9% + GBP0.35 for personal crowdfunding.
- ✓Gift Aid administration for UK charities (5% applied to Gift Aid, not the donation).
- ✓Free Giving Checkout option with no processing fees and 100% to the charity.
French and EU individuals organizing group collections for gifts and events, plus associations running solidarity campaigns, who want a regulated French platform with flexible fee handling.
- ✓Two products in one brand: group-pot collections and solidarity donations.
- ✓Regulated French crowdfunding intermediary (ORIAS) backed by Lemonway.
- ✓Group-pot creation and SEPA-zone withdrawals carry no transfer charge.
- ✓Organizer can absorb or pass per-contribution costs to contributors.
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, JustGiving or Papayoux?
Of every 100 donated, JustGiving delivers approximately £97.80 to the recipient and Papayoux delivers approximately €97.80. 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?
JustGiving operates in 6 countries; Papayoux operates in 1.
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