Givebutter vs La Cagnotte des Proches
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
Families, friends, and colleagues in France raising a solidarity cagnotte to support a loved one facing illness, disability, an accident, end-of-life care, or bereavement.
Of every 100 donated, La Cagnotte des Proches delivers 0.73 more per 100 to the recipient than Givebutter.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Givebutter in USD, La Cagnotte des Proches in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Givebutter | La Cagnotte des Proches |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $96.80 | €97.53★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30 | 2.3% + €0.17★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (275)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 5 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | France (OVH) |
| Languages | 1 | 2★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 10★ winner | 3 |
Winner by category.
€97.53 vs $96.80 reaches the recipient.
4.1 vs — on Trustpilot.
5 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
- ✓0% platform fee across campaign types when donor tips are enabled.
- ✓All-in-one toolset: donation pages, events, and donor management.
- ✓No limits or fees on payouts.
- ✓Broad payment support: cards, PayPal, Venmo, ACH, Cash App, donor-advised funds, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Families, friends, and colleagues in France raising a solidarity cagnotte to support a loved one facing illness, disability, an accident, end-of-life care, or bereavement.
- ✓Tightly focused on solidarity and health-related causes - illness, accidents, end-of-life, and bereavement collections.
- ✓Operated by a French company (SAS, Aix-en-Provence) and certified as a social-utility enterprise (ESUS) in 2024.
- ✓Donations are processed securely by Stripe, with withdrawals paid to the beneficiary by bank transfer.
- ✓Offers fundraiser support beyond hosting - advice and help creating visuals, videos, and media outreach.
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, Givebutter or La Cagnotte des Proches?
Of every 100 donated, Givebutter delivers approximately $96.80 to the recipient and La Cagnotte des Proches delivers approximately €97.53. 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?
Givebutter operates in 1 countries; La Cagnotte des Proches operates in 5.
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