CanadaHelps vs Payzone Fundraising
Canadian donors who want a single secure home for their giving, and registered Canadian charities seeking online fundraising tools, automatic tax-receipting, and a profile synced from the CRA database.
Irish charities, clubs, schools, and community organisations that want simple cashless fundraising, including donation pages, events, and recurring giving, backed by an established Irish payments company.
Of every 100 donated, Payzone Fundraising delivers 0.06 more per 100 to the recipient than CanadaHelps.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: CanadaHelps in CAD, Payzone Fundraising in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | CanadaHelps | Payzone Fundraising |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | C$96.25 | $96.31★ winner |
| Platform fee | 3.75% | 3.69%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + C$0.00 | 0% + $0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 3.2 (1)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | CA (Microsoft) | — |
| Languages | 2★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 5★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
$96.31 vs C$96.25 reaches the recipient.
3.2 vs — on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Canadian donors who want a single secure home for their giving, and registered Canadian charities seeking online fundraising tools, automatic tax-receipting, and a profile synced from the CRA database.
- ✓Operated by a registered Canadian charity and public foundation dedicated to online giving since 2000.
- ✓Every CRA-registered Canadian charity has a profile, synced automatically from the CRA database.
- ✓Automatic electronic tax receipts are issued for each donation, whether or not the donor has an account.
- ✓Broad payment support: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, gift cards, securities, and cryptocurrency.
Irish charities, clubs, schools, and community organisations that want simple cashless fundraising, including donation pages, events, and recurring giving, backed by an established Irish payments company.
- ✓Backed by Payzone, an established Irish payments company, with familiar payment infrastructure.
- ✓Transparent transaction fee of 3% + VAT (about 3.69%) with no setup or monthly fees.
- ✓Option to pass the transaction charge to donors so the cause receives the full amount.
- ✓Supports campaigns, events, one-off and recurring donations, and merchandise sales.
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, CanadaHelps or Payzone Fundraising?
Of every 100 donated, CanadaHelps delivers approximately C$96.25 to the recipient and Payzone Fundraising delivers approximately $96.31. 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?
CanadaHelps operates in 1 countries; Payzone Fundraising operates in 1.
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