Doneerveilig vs GiveWheel
Dutch and Belgian individuals running personal fundraising campaigns who prioritise a security-focused, PSD2-compliant platform with escrow handling and a simple, quick setup.
UK fundraisers, charities, companies, and event organisers who want to raise for one or several charities at once, with custom donation splits, Gift Aid, ticketed events, and prize draws.
Of every 100 donated, GiveWheel delivers 6.26 more per 100 to the recipient than Doneerveilig.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Doneerveilig in EUR, GiveWheel in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Doneerveilig | GiveWheel |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €92.34 | $98.60★ winner |
| Platform fee | 6.7% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + €0.00 | 1.2% + $0.20★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 2.9 (44) | 4.7 (92)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 1 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | EU (Heroku) |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 2 | 4★ winner |
Winner by category.
$98.60 vs €92.34 reaches the recipient.
2.9 vs 4.7 on Trustpilot.
1 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.
UK fundraisers, charities, companies, and event organisers who want to raise for one or several charities at once, with custom donation splits, Gift Aid, ticketed events, and prize draws.
- ✓Lets fundraisers support an unlimited number of charities from one page, with a custom percentage split.
- ✓Gift Aid is handled via disbursement partner Charities Trust for eligible UK donations.
- ✓Broad feature set: ticketed events, prize draws and raffles, DonorMap, donor messaging, and a public API.
- ✓Accepts donations in GBP, AUD, USD, CAD, and EUR, settled in GBP.
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 GiveWheel?
Of every 100 donated, Doneerveilig delivers approximately €92.34 to the recipient and GiveWheel delivers approximately $98.60. 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?
Doneerveilig operates in 0 countries; GiveWheel operates in 1.
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