Chuffed vs Voor je Buurt
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.
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 kr100 donation, Voor je Buurt delivers kr2.80 more to the recipient than Chuffed.
Per-method pricing vs Voor je Buurt.
| 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 | Voor je Buurt |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (kr100) | kr92.20 | kr95.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 4.9%★ winner | 5% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + kr0.00 | 0% + kr0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.8 (665)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 29 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | EEA★ winner |
| Languages | 4★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 5★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
kr95.00 vs kr92.20 reaches the recipient.
4.8 vs — on Trustpilot.
29 vs 1 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
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.
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, Chuffed or Voor je Buurt?
On a kr100 donation, Chuffed delivers approximately kr92.20 to the recipient and Voor je Buurt delivers approximately kr95.00. 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?
Chuffed operates in 29 countries; Voor je Buurt operates in 1.
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