OnParticipe vs Spotfund
French and European organisers running cagnottes, ticketed events, or association fundraising who want a no-commission, French-hosted platform with identity controls, and who will read the terms for inactivity and refund charges.
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, OnParticipe delivers 3.20 more per 100 to the recipient than Spotfund.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: OnParticipe in EUR, Spotfund in SEK.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | OnParticipe | 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 | 3 (21) | 4.7 (1,775)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | France | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 1★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
€100.00 vs kr96.80 reaches the recipient.
3 vs 4.7 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
French and European organisers running cagnottes, ticketed events, or association fundraising who want a no-commission, French-hosted platform with identity controls, and who will read the terms for inactivity and refund charges.
- ✓No commission on collections, so organisers keep the entire amount raised and ticket revenue.
- ✓Designed and hosted in France, with French customer support available seven days a week.
- ✓Funded by an optional donor tip rather than a mandatory platform charge.
- ✓Systematic identity-document checks on organisers for fraud control.
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, OnParticipe or Spotfund?
Of every 100 donated, OnParticipe 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?
OnParticipe operates in 1 countries; Spotfund operates in 0.
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