Fundraise Up vs Papayoux
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.
French and EU individuals organizing group collections for gifts and events, plus associations running solidarity campaigns, who want a regulated French platform with flexible fee handling.
Of every 100 donated, Papayoux delivers 4.30 more per 100 to the recipient than Fundraise Up.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Fundraise Up in USD, Papayoux in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Fundraise Up | Papayoux |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $93.50 | €97.80★ winner |
| Platform fee | 4% | 1.9%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + $0.30 | 0% + €0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4.6 (434)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 46 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 18★ winner | 6 |
| Payment methods supported | 12★ winner | 2 |
Winner by category.
€97.80 vs $93.50 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4.6 on Trustpilot.
46 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
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.
French and EU individuals organizing group collections for gifts and events, plus associations running solidarity campaigns, who want a regulated French platform with flexible fee handling.
- ✓Two products in one brand: group-pot collections and solidarity donations.
- ✓Regulated French crowdfunding intermediary (ORIAS) backed by Lemonway.
- ✓Group-pot creation and SEPA-zone withdrawals carry no transfer charge.
- ✓Organizer can absorb or pass per-contribution costs to contributors.
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, Fundraise Up or Papayoux?
Of every 100 donated, Fundraise Up delivers approximately $93.50 to the recipient and Papayoux 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?
Fundraise Up operates in 46 countries; Papayoux operates in 1.
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