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Head-to-head

EcoCrowd vs iRaiser

EcoCrowd logo
EcoCrowd
— · 1 countries

German environmental and sustainability nonprofits - associations, foundations, and gGmbHs - seeking community-backed funding for SDG-aligned projects through a curated monthly donation pool.

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iRaiser
— · 19 countries

Established European nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions that want branded, self-hosted fundraising tools — forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, and events — under their own identity.

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The headline

Of every 100 donated, iRaiser delivers 8.10 more per 100 to the recipient than EcoCrowd.

Each platform is priced in its own currency: EcoCrowd in EUR, iRaiser in SEK.

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric EcoCrowd iRaiser
Recipient gets (per 100) €89.75 kr97.85★ winner
Platform fee 8% 0%★ winner
Payment processing fee 1.9% + €0.35 1.9% + kr0.25★ winner
Trustpilot — (0) — (0)
Country coverage 1 countries 19 countries★ winner
Data residency
Languages 1 5★ winner
Payment methods supported 3 23★ winner
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
iRaiser

kr97.85 vs €89.75 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Tied

— vs — on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
iRaiser

19 vs 1 countries.

Better for European fundraisers
Tied

Both share the same residency posture.

Pick by fit

Choose based on who you are.

Choose EcoCrowd if

German environmental and sustainability nonprofits - associations, foundations, and gGmbHs - seeking community-backed funding for SDG-aligned projects through a curated monthly donation pool.

  • Operated by the Deutsche Umweltstiftung, an established German environmental foundation.
  • Sharp focus on sustainability and UN Sustainable Development Goal-aligned projects.
  • Distinctive monthly donation-pool model with a community vote on which project is funded.
  • Accepts PayPal and bank transfer, with donations starting from one euro.
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Choose iRaiser if

Established European nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions that want branded, self-hosted fundraising tools — forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, and events — under their own identity.

  • Branded, self-hosted fundraising tools (donation forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, events, ticketing) under the nonprofit's own identity.
  • Configurable Flex Editor for tailoring donation journeys.
  • Established European focus, reporting more than 900 charities served across the region.
  • Suited to larger nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions with dedicated fundraising teams.
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Also consider

A third option.

1%Club

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.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, EcoCrowd or iRaiser?

Of every 100 donated, EcoCrowd delivers approximately €89.75 to the recipient and iRaiser delivers approximately kr97.85. 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?

EcoCrowd operates in 1 countries; iRaiser operates in 19.

How we rank

Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.

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