Funraise vs Steady
Small and mid-size US nonprofits, especially those under about a million dollars in revenue, that want donation forms, recurring giving, peer-to-peer, events, and a donor CRM in one connected platform.
European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.
Of every 100 donated, Funraise delivers 4.40 more per 100 to the recipient than Steady.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Funraise in SEK, Steady in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Funraise | Steady |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | kr91.50★ winner | €87.10 |
| Platform fee | 5%★ winner | 10% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + kr0.60★ winner | 2.9% + €0.00 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 2.6 (4)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 32 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 0 | 5★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 5★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
kr91.50 vs €87.10 reaches the recipient.
— vs 2.6 on Trustpilot.
32 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Small and mid-size US nonprofits, especially those under about a million dollars in revenue, that want donation forms, recurring giving, peer-to-peer, events, and a donor CRM in one connected platform.
- ✓All-in-one suite: donation forms, recurring giving, peer-to-peer, events, auctions, and donor CRM.
- ✓Unusually broad donor payment options: cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, DAFpay, stock, and crypto.
- ✓Built by nonprofit veterans, with workflows tuned to sector needs.
- ✓Optional donor cost-coverage so organizations keep more of each donation.
European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.
- ✓Purpose-built recurring-membership tooling for creators, journalists, and publishers.
- ✓Free to register and create a project; fees apply only once you earn.
- ✓European data handling with multi-currency support (euro, pound, Swiss franc, US dollar).
- ✓Members can pay by card, PayPal, Apple Pay, and SEPA direct debit.
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, Funraise or Steady?
Of every 100 donated, Funraise delivers approximately kr91.50 to the recipient and Steady delivers approximately €87.10. 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?
Funraise operates in 0 countries; Steady operates in 32.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.