Chuffed vs Spotfund
Nonprofits, social enterprises, and community-cause organisers in 29 supported countries who want a 100%-free, tip-funded platform and are willing to complete identity verification before launching.
US individuals and small nonprofits running time-sensitive personal or community causes who value next-business-day payouts and a simple, mobile-first, socially shareable giving flow.
On a kr100 donation, Spotfund delivers kr4.60 more to the recipient than Chuffed.
Per-method pricing vs Spotfund.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of kr100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 7.8% + kr0.00 | kr92.20 | 4.9% platform (VAT-inclusive ~5.9%) + ~2.9% card; EU campaigners absorb both. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Chuffed | Spotfund |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (kr100) | kr92.20 | kr96.80★ winner |
| Platform fee | 4.9% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + kr0.00 | 2.9% + kr0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.8 (665)★ winner | 4.7 (1,775) |
| Country coverage | 29 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 4★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 5★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
kr96.80 vs kr92.20 reaches the recipient.
4.8 vs 4.7 on Trustpilot.
29 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Nonprofits, social enterprises, and community-cause organisers in 29 supported countries who want a 100%-free, tip-funded platform and are willing to complete identity verification before launching.
- ✓Free to launch — no signup or monthly fees.
- ✓Optional donor-tip model can make campaigns effectively free to run.
- ✓Three flexible fee structures (keep-100%, shared, and flat-fee) to suit different campaigns.
- ✓Mission-aligned: operates as a Social Benefit Company weighing social and community impact.
US individuals and small nonprofits running time-sensitive personal or community causes who value next-business-day payouts and a simple, mobile-first, socially shareable giving flow.
- ✓Next-business-day payouts, faster than many peers that settle over several days.
- ✓Mobile-first, consumer-friendly giving flow optimized for social sharing.
- ✓Supports personal causes, nonprofits, community, sports, and business campaigns.
- ✓Nonprofit toolkit includes recurring donations, branded tax receipts, and event ticketing.
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, Chuffed or Spotfund?
On a kr100 donation, Chuffed delivers approximately kr92.20 to the recipient and Spotfund delivers approximately kr96.80. 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?
Chuffed operates in 29 countries; Spotfund operates in 0.
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