Chuffed vs Steady
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.
European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.
On a $100 donation, Chuffed delivers $5.10 more to the recipient than Steady.
Per-method pricing vs Steady.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of $100, recipient gets | Notes | Steady · fee | Steady gets | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 7.8% + $0.00 | $92.20 | 4.9% platform (VAT-inclusive ~5.9%) + ~2.9% card; EU campaigners absorb both. | 12.9% + $0.00 | $87.10 | +$5.10 |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Chuffed | Steady |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets ($100) | $92.20★ winner | $87.10 |
| Platform fee | 4.9%★ winner | 10% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.00★ winner | 2.9% + $0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 4.8 (665)★ winner | 2.6 (4) |
| Country coverage | 29 countries | 32 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 4 | 5★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 5★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
$92.20 vs $87.10 reaches the recipient.
4.8 vs 2.6 on Trustpilot.
32 vs 29 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.
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.
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 Steady?
On a $100 donation, Chuffed delivers approximately $92.20 to the recipient and Steady delivers approximately $87.10. 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; Steady operates in 32.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.