Chuffed vs Geef.nl
Nonprofits, social enterprises, and community-cause organisers in 29 supported countries who want a 100%-free, tip-funded platform and are willing to complete identity verification before launching.
Dutch charities and good causes wanting a long-established, ANBI-aware giving platform usable at no charge, and donors who want most of their gift to reach the cause.
Of every 100 donated, Geef.nl delivers 4.41 more per 100 to the recipient than Chuffed.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Chuffed in USD, Geef.nl in EUR.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of $100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 7.8% + $0.00 | $92.20 | 4.9% platform (VAT-inclusive ~5.9%) + ~2.9% card; EU campaigners absorb both. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Chuffed | Geef.nl |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $92.20 | €96.61★ winner |
| Platform fee | 4.9% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.00 | 2.5% + €0.89★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.8 (665)★ winner | 2.4 (8) |
| Country coverage | 29 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | EEA (NL host) |
| Languages | 4★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 5★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
€96.61 vs $92.20 reaches the recipient.
4.8 vs 2.4 on Trustpilot.
29 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Nonprofits, social enterprises, and community-cause organisers in 29 supported countries who want a 100%-free, tip-funded platform and are willing to complete identity verification before launching.
- ✓Free to launch — no signup or monthly fees.
- ✓Optional donor-tip model can make campaigns effectively free to run.
- ✓Three flexible fee structures (keep-100%, shared, and flat-fee) to suit different campaigns.
- ✓Mission-aligned: operates as a Social Benefit Company weighing social and community impact.
Dutch charities and good causes wanting a long-established, ANBI-aware giving platform usable at no charge, and donors who want most of their gift to reach the cause.
- ✓Long-established Dutch giving platform, online since 2004 with a 20-year track record.
- ✓Strong charity orientation with ANBI status surfaced on charity profiles.
- ✓Donor-funded cost model under which recipients are not charged to use the service.
- ✓Donations processed through an escrow foundation (Stichting Derdengelden Geef) since 2011.
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, Chuffed or Geef.nl?
Of every 100 donated, Chuffed delivers approximately $92.20 to the recipient and Geef.nl delivers approximately €96.61. 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?
Chuffed operates in 29 countries; Geef.nl operates in 1.
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