Givebutter vs Steunactie
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
Dutch- and French-speaking community fundraisers in the Netherlands and Belgium - sports clubs, schools, churches and local nonprofits - that want a simple, VAT-transparent platform with weekly payouts and no minimum goal.
Of every 100 donated, Givebutter delivers 3.40 more per 100 to the recipient than Steunactie.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Givebutter in USD, Steunactie in SEK.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Givebutter | Steunactie |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $96.80★ winner | kr93.40 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 6% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30★ winner | 0% + kr0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (275) | 4.5 (723)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 2 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 10★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
$96.80 vs kr93.40 reaches the recipient.
4.1 vs 4.5 on Trustpilot.
2 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.
Dutch- and French-speaking community fundraisers in the Netherlands and Belgium - sports clubs, schools, churches and local nonprofits - that want a simple, VAT-transparent platform with weekly payouts and no minimum goal.
- ✓Built for Benelux community causes - clubs, schools, churches and nonprofits - with simple setup.
- ✓Clear, VAT-inclusive pricing on a small set of common Benelux payment methods.
- ✓Keep-it-all funding with no minimum target, and weekly payouts that can be paused.
- ✓Payments handled by PSD2-licensed providers (Mollie, PayPal, Payaut).
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 Steunactie?
Of every 100 donated, Givebutter delivers approximately $96.80 to the recipient and Steunactie delivers approximately kr93.40. 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; Steunactie operates in 2.
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