Betterplace vs RallyUp
German and Austrian nonprofits and social-cause project owners that want a trusted, charitable, German-run donation platform with low pass-through costs and local data handling.
US nonprofits running game-based and event fundraising - raffles, sweepstakes, auctions and a-thons - that want multiple campaign types in one platform with no contracts and a free, donor-tip-funded option.
Of every 100 donated, Betterplace delivers 0.40 more per 100 to the recipient than RallyUp.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Betterplace in EUR, RallyUp in USD.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of €100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEPA Direct Debit | 2.8% + €0.00 | €97.20 | Flat 2.8% retained across all methods to cover processing. |
| Credit card | 2.8% + €0.00 | €97.20 | Flat 2.8% retained across all methods to cover processing. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Betterplace | RallyUp |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €97.20★ winner | $96.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.8% + €0.00★ winner | 2.9% + $0.30 |
| Trustpilot | 4.8 (851)★ winner | 4.1 (9) |
| Country coverage | 2 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | — | US |
| Languages | 2★ winner | 0 |
| Payment methods supported | 6★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
€97.20 vs $96.80 reaches the recipient.
4.8 vs 4.1 on Trustpilot.
2 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
German and Austrian nonprofits and social-cause project owners that want a trusted, charitable, German-run donation platform with low pass-through costs and local data handling.
- ✓Operated by the charitable betterplace.org gGmbH — a nonprofit, mission-aligned platform.
- ✓Roughly 2.8% transaction fee, with the large majority of each donation passing to the project.
- ✓Free for organisations to set up and run campaigns.
- ✓Supports credit card, PayPal, SEPA Direct Debit, and bank wire transfer.
US nonprofits running game-based and event fundraising - raffles, sweepstakes, auctions and a-thons - that want multiple campaign types in one platform with no contracts and a free, donor-tip-funded option.
- ✓More than a dozen mix-and-match campaign types, from donation pages to raffles, auctions, sweepstakes, peer-to-peer and a-thons.
- ✓Free plan with no platform fee, funded by optional donor tips; no contracts, setup fees or minimum fees.
- ✓Built-in legal compliance for raffles and sweepstakes, including prewritten rules and a review before going live.
- ✓Reports over 55,000 nonprofits served and more than $1 billion raised.
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, Betterplace or RallyUp?
Of every 100 donated, Betterplace delivers approximately €97.20 to the recipient and RallyUp delivers approximately $96.80. 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?
Betterplace operates in 2 countries; RallyUp operates in 0.
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