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Head-to-head

EcoCrowd vs Raisely

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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Raisely
AU/UK/US · 8 countries

Australian, UK and North American charities and nonprofits that want fully customizable, white-label peer-to-peer and recurring-giving campaigns, full ownership of their donor data and no lock-in contracts.

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The headline

Of every 100 donated, Raisely delivers 8.55 more per 100 to the recipient than EcoCrowd.

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

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric EcoCrowd Raisely
Recipient gets (per 100) €89.75 kr98.30★ winner
Platform fee 8% 0%★ winner
Payment processing fee 1.9% + €0.35 1.4% + kr0.30★ winner
Trustpilot — (0) — (0)
Country coverage 1 countries 8 countries★ winner
Data residency AU/UK/US
Languages 1 1
Payment methods supported 3★ winner 0
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
Raisely

kr98.30 vs €89.75 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Tied

— vs — on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
Raisely

8 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 Raisely if

Australian, UK and North American charities and nonprofits that want fully customizable, white-label peer-to-peer and recurring-giving campaigns, full ownership of their donor data and no lock-in contracts.

  • Fully customizable, white-label donation pages and campaign websites built without code.
  • Strong peer-to-peer, team-fundraising and recurring-giving tooling.
  • Donor-data ownership with CRM integrations, automation and a developer API, with no lock-in contracts.
  • Funded by optional donor tips rather than a mandatory subscription, with an optional paid plan.
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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 Raisely?

Of every 100 donated, EcoCrowd delivers approximately €89.75 to the recipient and Raisely delivers approximately kr98.30. 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; Raisely operates in 8.

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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