Steady vs Supp.to
European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.
Dutch and Belgian individuals, groups and nonprofits that want a low, predictable per-donation fee with no percentage cut and no mandatory donor tips, plus an optional white-label or schools-focused (Sponsor.school) option.
Of every 100 donated, Supp.to delivers 12.41 more per 100 to the recipient than Steady.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Steady in EUR, Supp.to in SEK.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of €100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEPA Direct Debit | 11% + €0.00 | €89.00 | 10% commission + ~1% SEPA Direct Debit processing. |
| Credit card | 12.9% + €0.00 | €87.10 | 10% commission + ~2.9% card processing. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Steady | Supp.to |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €87.10 | kr99.51★ winner |
| Platform fee | 10% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + €0.00 | 0% + kr0.49★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 2.6 (4)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 32 countries★ winner | 2 countries |
| Data residency | — | NL |
| Languages | 5★ winner | 2 |
| Payment methods supported | 4 | 17★ winner |
Winner by category.
kr99.51 vs €87.10 reaches the recipient.
2.6 vs — on Trustpilot.
32 vs 2 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.
- ✓Purpose-built recurring-membership tooling for creators, journalists, and publishers.
- ✓Free to register and create a project; fees apply only once you earn.
- ✓European data handling with multi-currency support (euro, pound, Swiss franc, US dollar).
- ✓Members can pay by card, PayPal, Apple Pay, and SEPA direct debit.
Dutch and Belgian individuals, groups and nonprofits that want a low, predictable per-donation fee with no percentage cut and no mandatory donor tips, plus an optional white-label or schools-focused (Sponsor.school) option.
- ✓Flat per-donation fee on iDEAL and Wero (EUR 0.49) rather than a percentage cut, inclusive of 21% VAT.
- ✓No hidden costs and no mandatory donor tip - you pay only for successful donations.
- ✓Payments via Mollie Payments B.V., licensed under the Wft and supervised by De Nederlandsche Bank.
- ✓Keep-it-all funding model - funds are paid out even if the target is not reached.
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, Steady or Supp.to?
Of every 100 donated, Steady delivers approximately €87.10 to the recipient and Supp.to delivers approximately kr99.51. 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?
Steady operates in 32 countries; Supp.to operates in 2.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.