JustGiving vs Steunactie
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.
Dutch- and French-speaking community fundraisers in the Netherlands and Belgium - sports clubs, schools, churches and local nonprofits - that want a simple, VAT-transparent platform with weekly payouts and no minimum goal.
On a $100 donation, JustGiving delivers $4.40 more to the recipient than Steunactie.
Per-method pricing vs Steunactie.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of $100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 1.9% + $0.30 | $97.80 | Charity card rate 1.9% + GBP 0.30; 0% platform fee (donor tips fund JustGiving). |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | JustGiving | Steunactie |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets ($100) | $97.80★ winner | $93.40 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 6% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + $0.30★ winner | 0% + $0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (7,663) | 4.5 (723)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 6 countries★ winner | 2 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 7★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
$97.80 vs $93.40 reaches the recipient.
4.1 vs 4.5 on Trustpilot.
6 vs 2 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
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.
Dutch- and French-speaking community fundraisers in the Netherlands and Belgium - sports clubs, schools, churches and local nonprofits - that want a simple, VAT-transparent platform with weekly payouts and no minimum goal.
- ✓Built for Benelux community causes - clubs, schools, churches and nonprofits - with simple setup.
- ✓Clear, VAT-inclusive pricing on a small set of common Benelux payment methods.
- ✓Keep-it-all funding with no minimum target, and weekly payouts that can be paused.
- ✓Payments handled by PSD2-licensed providers (Mollie, PayPal, Payaut).
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, JustGiving or Steunactie?
On a $100 donation, JustGiving delivers approximately $97.80 to the recipient and Steunactie delivers approximately $93.40. 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?
JustGiving operates in 6 countries; Steunactie operates in 2.
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