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Grassrootz vs 1%Club

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Grassrootz
— · 1 countries

Australian and New Zealand registered charities running peer-to-peer campaigns and endurance-event fundraising who want supporter-driven tools and in-person cashless giving rather than personal one-off fundraisers.

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1%Club
— · 0 countries

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.

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Each platform is priced in its own currency: Grassrootz in AUD, 1%Club in USD.

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric Grassrootz 1%Club
Recipient gets (per 100) A$100.00 $100.00
Platform fee 0% 0%
Payment processing fee 0% + A$0.00 0% + $0.00
Trustpilot — (0) — (0)
Country coverage 1 countries★ winner 0 countries
Data residency
Languages 1 2★ winner
Payment methods supported 0 2★ winner
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
Tied

Fees are level on a credit-card donation.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Tied

— vs — on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
Grassrootz

1 vs 0 countries.

Better for European fundraisers
Tied

Both share the same residency posture.

Pick by fit

Choose based on who you are.

Choose Grassrootz if

Australian and New Zealand registered charities running peer-to-peer campaigns and endurance-event fundraising who want supporter-driven tools and in-person cashless giving rather than personal one-off fundraisers.

  • Core fundraising features provided to charity members at no cost, funded by an optional donor contribution at checkout.
  • Partnerships with major endurance events including City2Surf and the Sydney, Auckland, Brisbane, and Melbourne marathons.
  • Strong peer-to-peer tooling built around supporters' personal networks.
  • In-person cashless giving via Tap'n'Donate card readers for physical events.
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Choose 1%Club if

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.

  • Mission-driven focus on social initiatives aligned with the UN Global Goals.
  • Personal coaching of campaign initiators rather than a purely self-serve model.
  • Bilingual Dutch and English interface.
  • Accepts donations in euros and US dollars.
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Also consider

A third option.

4fund.com

Individuals, charities, and small organisations across the EEA who want a multilingual, no-commission fundraiser backed by an established Polish crowdfunding operator with EU payment-institution licensing.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Grassrootz or 1%Club?

Of every 100 donated, Grassrootz delivers approximately A$100.00 to the recipient and 1%Club delivers approximately $100.00. 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?

Grassrootz operates in 1 countries; 1%Club operates in 0.

How we rank

Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.

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