Doneerveilig vs Fundraise Up
Dutch and Belgian individuals running personal fundraising campaigns who prioritise a security-focused, PSD2-compliant platform with escrow handling and a simple, quick setup.
Mid-size and large nonprofits running international online fundraising that want to maximize donation conversion with modern wallets, local payment rails, and multi-currency checkout.
Of every 100 donated, Fundraise Up delivers 1.16 more per 100 to the recipient than Doneerveilig.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Doneerveilig in EUR, Fundraise Up in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Doneerveilig | Fundraise Up |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €92.34 | $93.50★ winner |
| Platform fee | 6.7% | 4%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + €0.00 | 2.2% + $0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 2.9 (44)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 46 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | US |
| Languages | 1 | 18★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 2 | 12★ winner |
Winner by category.
$93.50 vs €92.34 reaches the recipient.
2.9 vs — on Trustpilot.
46 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Dutch and Belgian individuals running personal fundraising campaigns who prioritise a security-focused, PSD2-compliant platform with escrow handling and a simple, quick setup.
- ✓Security-focused framing: PSD2 compliance supervised by De Nederlandsche Bank, escrow handling, and SSL.
- ✓Donations held on a third-party escrow account (derdengeldenrekening) before payout.
- ✓Quick, simple campaign setup aimed at individual causes.
- ✓Account verification via a one-cent micro-transfer.
Mid-size and large nonprofits running international online fundraising that want to maximize donation conversion with modern wallets, local payment rails, and multi-currency checkout.
- ✓Conversion-optimized donation checkout adapted from e-commerce best practices.
- ✓Broad payment support: cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, bank debits, and cryptocurrency.
- ✓International, multi-currency checkout with local bank-debit rails (SEPA, BACS, BECS, iDEAL).
- ✓Used by large global nonprofits, signalling enterprise-grade reliability.
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, Doneerveilig or Fundraise Up?
Of every 100 donated, Doneerveilig delivers approximately €92.34 to the recipient and Fundraise Up delivers approximately $93.50. 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?
Doneerveilig operates in 0 countries; Fundraise Up operates in 46.
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