Donorbox vs Kagnotte
Small-to-medium nonprofits across verticals like churches, healthcare, education, and animal welfare that want recurring-donation tooling, donor fee-cover, and a managed donation-form product without a CRM-scale platform commitment.
French and EEA-based organisers running social group pots or association fundraising who want low, transparent per-contribution pricing and unlimited payouts at no extra cost, and who don't need an English-first international experience.
Of every 100 donated, Kagnotte delivers 4.20 more per 100 to the recipient than Donorbox.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Donorbox in SEK, Kagnotte in EUR.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of kr100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| iDEAL | 2.95% + kr0.29 | kr96.76 | 2.95% platform fee + flat iDEAL processing. |
| SEPA Direct Debit | 3.3% + kr0.25 | kr96.45 | 2.95% platform fee + SEPA Direct Debit processing. |
| Credit card | 5.15% + kr0.30 | kr94.55 | 2.95% platform fee + 2.2% + EUR 0.30 Stripe card. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Donorbox | Kagnotte |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | kr94.55 | €98.75★ winner |
| Platform fee | 2.95% | 1%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + kr0.30 | 0% + €0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4 (52)★ winner | 3.9 (233) |
| Country coverage | 23 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 12★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 19★ winner | 2 |
Winner by category.
€98.75 vs kr94.55 reaches the recipient.
4 vs 3.9 on Trustpilot.
23 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Small-to-medium nonprofits across verticals like churches, healthcare, education, and animal welfare that want recurring-donation tooling, donor fee-cover, and a managed donation-form product without a CRM-scale platform commitment.
- ✓Donor-cover-fees option at checkout — Donorbox frames opt-in as the default, so the recipient can receive the full donation amount.
- ✓Broad payment-rail support: iDEAL, Bancontact, SEPA, BACS, Klarna, PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, and Link by Stripe.
- ✓Standard plan has no monthly subscription — just per-transaction fees on the 2.95% / 3.95% tier.
- ✓First-class recurring-donation tooling with upsell prompts and donor-management features on the Pro tier.
French and EEA-based organisers running social group pots or association fundraising who want low, transparent per-contribution pricing and unlimited payouts at no extra cost, and who don't need an English-first international experience.
- ✓Low headline pricing: a small per-contribution commission plus a fixed amount, undercutting many higher-rate rivals.
- ✓Unlimited withdrawals to a bank account at no additional charge.
- ✓No subscription or setup cost to create and manage a pot.
- ✓Regulated fund custody via Lemonway, authorised by France's ACPR (no. 16568).
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, Donorbox or Kagnotte?
Of every 100 donated, Donorbox delivers approximately kr94.55 to the recipient and Kagnotte delivers approximately €98.75. 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?
Donorbox operates in 23 countries; Kagnotte operates in 1.
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