La Cagnotte des Proches vs WhyDonate
Families, friends, and colleagues in France raising a solidarity cagnotte to support a loved one facing illness, disability, an accident, end-of-life care, or bereavement.
European nonprofits and individuals who want a transparent, low-fee, GDPR-native crowdfunding platform with broad multilingual and multi-currency support.
Of every 100 donated, WhyDonate delivers 0.82 more per 100 to the recipient than La Cagnotte des Proches.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: La Cagnotte des Proches in EUR, WhyDonate in NZD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | La Cagnotte des Proches | WhyDonate |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €97.53 | NZ$98.35★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.3% + €0.17 | 1.4% + NZ$0.25★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4.9 (388)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 5 countries | 115 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | France (OVH) | EEA★ winner |
| Languages | 2 | 19★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 3 | 24★ winner |
Winner by category.
NZ$98.35 vs €97.53 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4.9 on Trustpilot.
115 vs 5 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
Choose based on who you are.
Families, friends, and colleagues in France raising a solidarity cagnotte to support a loved one facing illness, disability, an accident, end-of-life care, or bereavement.
- ✓Tightly focused on solidarity and health-related causes - illness, accidents, end-of-life, and bereavement collections.
- ✓Operated by a French company (SAS, Aix-en-Provence) and certified as a social-utility enterprise (ESUS) in 2024.
- ✓Donations are processed securely by Stripe, with withdrawals paid to the beneficiary by bank transfer.
- ✓Offers fundraiser support beyond hosting - advice and help creating visuals, videos, and media outreach.
European nonprofits and individuals who want a transparent, low-fee, GDPR-native crowdfunding platform with broad multilingual and multi-currency support.
- ✓Zero platform fee with a transparent voluntary-tip model
- ✓EEA data residency and GDPR-native compliance
- ✓Broad coverage of local European payment rails (iDEAL, Bancontact, Klarna, Twint, Swish, MobilePay, Vipps, Blik, Cartes Bancaires, Satispay, MultiBanco, EPS) plus global rails (cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, Link, Revolut Pay)
- ✓19-language interface and 27 supported currencies for cross-border fundraising
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, La Cagnotte des Proches or WhyDonate?
Of every 100 donated, La Cagnotte des Proches delivers approximately €97.53 to the recipient and WhyDonate delivers approximately NZ$98.35. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
WhyDonate is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
La Cagnotte des Proches operates in 5 countries; WhyDonate operates in 115.
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