Steady vs Voor je Buurt
European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.
Dutch community groups, volunteers, and local initiatives raising money for civic, social, or green neighbourhood projects, especially those that can pair public donations with matchfunding from municipalities, provinces, or foundations.
Of every 100 donated, Voor je Buurt delivers 7.90 more per 100 to the recipient than Steady.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Steady in EUR, Voor je Buurt 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 | Voor je Buurt |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €87.10 | kr95.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 10% | 5%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + €0.00 | 0% + kr0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 2.6 (4)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 32 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | EEA★ winner |
| Languages | 5★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 4★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
kr95.00 vs €87.10 reaches the recipient.
2.6 vs — on Trustpilot.
32 vs 1 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
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 community groups, volunteers, and local initiatives raising money for civic, social, or green neighbourhood projects, especially those that can pair public donations with matchfunding from municipalities, provinces, or foundations.
- ✓Specialises in civic, social, and green neighbourhood projects across the Netherlands.
- ✓A single 5% service fee on payout that already covers the payment provider's transaction costs.
- ✓Matchfunding partnerships with funds and local governments (VSBfonds, RegioBank, provinces, and municipalities) can multiply what a campaign raises.
- ✓Long operating track record, with thousands of completed campaigns and a high reported success rate.
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 Voor je Buurt?
Of every 100 donated, Steady delivers approximately €87.10 to the recipient and Voor je Buurt delivers approximately kr95.00. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Voor je Buurt is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
Steady operates in 32 countries; Voor je Buurt operates in 1.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.