Doneerveilig vs JustGiving
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 charities and individual fundraisers who want a recognised, no-platform-fee donation platform with Gift Aid support and a fully free direct-donation option.
Of every 100 donated, JustGiving delivers 5.46 more per 100 to the recipient than Doneerveilig.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Doneerveilig in EUR, JustGiving in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Doneerveilig | JustGiving |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €92.34 | $97.80★ winner |
| Platform fee | 6.7% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + €0.00 | 1.9% + $0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 2.9 (44) | 4.1 (7,663)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 6 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 2 | 7★ winner |
Winner by category.
$97.80 vs €92.34 reaches the recipient.
2.9 vs 4.1 on Trustpilot.
6 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 charities and individual fundraisers who want a recognised, no-platform-fee donation platform with Gift Aid support and a fully free direct-donation option.
- ✓No platform fee and free to set up a fundraising page.
- ✓Low payment processing: 1.9% + GBP0.30 for charities, 2.9% + GBP0.35 for personal crowdfunding.
- ✓Gift Aid administration for UK charities (5% applied to Gift Aid, not the donation).
- ✓Free Giving Checkout option with no processing fees and 100% to the charity.
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 JustGiving?
Of every 100 donated, Doneerveilig delivers approximately €92.34 to the recipient and JustGiving delivers approximately $97.80. 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; JustGiving operates in 6.
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