Betterplace vs Continue to Give
German and Austrian nonprofits and social-cause project owners that want a trusted, charitable, German-run donation platform with low pass-through costs and local data handling.
US and Canadian churches, faith-based nonprofits, and missionaries that want an all-in-one giving platform with recurring and text giving, event tools, and built-in fund accounting.
Of every 100 donated, Betterplace delivers 0.15 more per 100 to the recipient than Continue to Give.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Betterplace in EUR, Continue to Give in SEK.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of €100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEPA Direct Debit | 2.8% + €0.00 | €97.20 | Flat 2.8% retained across all methods to cover processing. |
| Credit card | 2.8% + €0.00 | €97.20 | Flat 2.8% retained across all methods to cover processing. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Betterplace | Continue to Give |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €97.20★ winner | kr97.05 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 2.7% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.8% + €0.00★ winner | 0% + kr0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 4.8 (851)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 2 countries | 2 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 2★ winner | 0 |
| Payment methods supported | 6★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
€97.20 vs kr97.05 reaches the recipient.
4.8 vs — on Trustpilot.
2 vs 2 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
German and Austrian nonprofits and social-cause project owners that want a trusted, charitable, German-run donation platform with low pass-through costs and local data handling.
- ✓Operated by the charitable betterplace.org gGmbH — a nonprofit, mission-aligned platform.
- ✓Roughly 2.8% transaction fee, with the large majority of each donation passing to the project.
- ✓Free for organisations to set up and run campaigns.
- ✓Supports credit card, PayPal, SEPA Direct Debit, and bank wire transfer.
US and Canadian churches, faith-based nonprofits, and missionaries that want an all-in-one giving platform with recurring and text giving, event tools, and built-in fund accounting.
- ✓All-in-one toolkit: online giving, recurring and text giving, event registration, newsletters, and built-in fund accounting.
- ✓Explicit faith-based positioning with a pledge not to deplatform organizations over their faith.
- ✓Tiered plans including a no-monthly-cost Silver tier and a Gold tier with interchange-plus card rates.
- ✓Optional donor-covers-fees toggle so organizations can receive the full donation amount.
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, Betterplace or Continue to Give?
Of every 100 donated, Betterplace delivers approximately €97.20 to the recipient and Continue to Give delivers approximately kr97.05. 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?
Betterplace operates in 2 countries; Continue to Give operates in 2.
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