Charitable Impact vs CotizUp
Canadian individuals and families who want a single donor-advised Impact Account to organize their giving, support friends' causes, and receive a tax receipt for every contribution they add.
French individuals and groups raising money for personal causes, projects, or collective gifts who want a simple cagnotte with no platform commission and a keep-it-all model.
Of every 100 donated, CotizUp delivers 0.40 more per 100 to the recipient than Charitable Impact.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Charitable Impact in CAD, CotizUp in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Charitable Impact | CotizUp |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | C$97.20 | $97.60★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.8% + C$0.00 | 1.9% + $0.50★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4.3 (2,664)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 5★ winner | 1 |
Winner by category.
$97.60 vs C$97.20 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4.3 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Canadian individuals and families who want a single donor-advised Impact Account to organize their giving, support friends' causes, and receive a tax receipt for every contribution they add.
- ✓Operates as a donor-advised fund: donors add money to an Impact Account and recommend gifts to charities over time.
- ✓A tax receipt is issued for the full amount added to the Impact Account, regardless of when it is granted to charities.
- ✓Accepts a wide range of assets, including cash, securities, real estate, and cryptocurrency.
- ✓Peer-to-peer giving, Giving Groups, and campaigns let donors pool and direct money together.
French individuals and groups raising money for personal causes, projects, or collective gifts who want a simple cagnotte with no platform commission and a keep-it-all model.
- ✓No platform commission, so organisers keep what they raise (keep-it-all model)
- ✓Simple cagnotte format designed for quick, shareable group collections
- ✓Optional donor tip is fully voluntary and can be adjusted or removed before paying
- ✓Card and bank processing charges are passed through at cost rather than marked up
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, Charitable Impact or CotizUp?
Of every 100 donated, Charitable Impact delivers approximately C$97.20 to the recipient and CotizUp delivers approximately $97.60. 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?
Charitable Impact operates in 1 countries; CotizUp operates in 1.
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