iHelp vs Spotfund
Spanish nonprofits and donors who value vetted, legitimacy-checked causes and a commission-light giving model, and who are comfortable with a single Santander payment gateway and a smaller catalogue of campaigns.
US individuals and small nonprofits running time-sensitive personal or community causes who value next-business-day payouts and a simple, mobile-first, socially shareable giving flow.
Of every 100 donated, iHelp delivers 3.20 more per 100 to the recipient than Spotfund.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: iHelp in EUR, Spotfund in SEK.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | iHelp | Spotfund |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €100.00★ winner | kr96.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + €0.00★ winner | 2.9% + kr0.30 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4.7 (1,775)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | EU | — |
| Languages | 2★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 1★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
€100.00 vs kr96.80 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4.7 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Spanish nonprofits and donors who value vetted, legitimacy-checked causes and a commission-light giving model, and who are comfortable with a single Santander payment gateway and a smaller catalogue of campaigns.
- ✓No platform commission charged to nonprofits or donors, per iHelp's FAQ.
- ✓NGOs and causes are vetted for legality and viability before listing.
- ✓Long heritage in Spanish online giving, continuing Cibersolidaridad.org which ran from 2001.
- ✓Post-donation follow-up and a stated focus on transparent, effective altruism.
US individuals and small nonprofits running time-sensitive personal or community causes who value next-business-day payouts and a simple, mobile-first, socially shareable giving flow.
- ✓Next-business-day payouts, faster than many peers that settle over several days.
- ✓Mobile-first, consumer-friendly giving flow optimized for social sharing.
- ✓Supports personal causes, nonprofits, community, sports, and business campaigns.
- ✓Nonprofit toolkit includes recurring donations, branded tax receipts, and event ticketing.
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, iHelp or Spotfund?
Of every 100 donated, iHelp delivers approximately €100.00 to the recipient and Spotfund delivers approximately kr96.80. 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?
iHelp operates in 1 countries; Spotfund operates in 0.
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