Geef.nl vs StartSomeGood
Dutch charities and good causes wanting a long-established, ANBI-aware giving platform usable at no charge, and donors who want most of their gift to reach the cause.
Nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers running social-impact crowdfunding campaigns who want a flexible 'tipping point' funding model rather than strict all-or-nothing.
Of every 100 donated, Geef.nl delivers 4.51 more per 100 to the recipient than StartSomeGood.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Geef.nl in EUR, StartSomeGood in SEK.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Geef.nl | StartSomeGood |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €96.61★ winner | kr92.10 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 5% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.5% + €0.89★ winner | 2.9% + kr0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 2.4 (8)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 23 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | EEA (NL host) | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 0 | 1★ winner |
Winner by category.
€96.61 vs kr92.10 reaches the recipient.
2.4 vs — on Trustpilot.
23 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Dutch charities and good causes wanting a long-established, ANBI-aware giving platform usable at no charge, and donors who want most of their gift to reach the cause.
- ✓Long-established Dutch giving platform, online since 2004 with a 20-year track record.
- ✓Strong charity orientation with ANBI status surfaced on charity profiles.
- ✓Donor-funded cost model under which recipients are not charged to use the service.
- ✓Donations processed through an escrow foundation (Stichting Derdengelden Geef) since 2011.
Nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers running social-impact crowdfunding campaigns who want a flexible 'tipping point' funding model rather than strict all-or-nothing.
- ✓Mission-focused platform dedicated to nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers.
- ✓Success-based 5% platform fee charged only if a campaign reaches its goal.
- ✓Flexible 'tipping point' model releases funds once a minimum is reached, not strict all-or-nothing.
- ✓Option to pass platform and processing fees to donors or absorb them.
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, Geef.nl or StartSomeGood?
Of every 100 donated, Geef.nl delivers approximately €96.61 to the recipient and StartSomeGood delivers approximately kr92.10. 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?
Geef.nl operates in 1 countries; StartSomeGood operates in 23.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.