La Cagnotte des Proches vs Mightycause
Families, friends, and colleagues in France raising a solidarity cagnotte to support a loved one facing illness, disability, an accident, end-of-life care, or bereavement.
US nonprofits looking for a free or low-cost starting point for donation pages, peer-to-peer campaigns, and event fundraising.
Of every 100 donated, La Cagnotte des Proches delivers 2.31 more per 100 to the recipient than Mightycause.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: La Cagnotte des Proches in EUR, Mightycause in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | La Cagnotte des Proches | Mightycause |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €97.53★ winner | $95.22 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 1.99% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.3% + €0.17★ winner | 2.2% + $0.29 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 3.2 (1)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 5 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | France (OVH) | — |
| Languages | 2★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 3 | 7★ winner |
Winner by category.
€97.53 vs $95.22 reaches the recipient.
— vs 3.2 on Trustpilot.
5 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Families, friends, and colleagues in France raising a solidarity cagnotte to support a loved one facing illness, disability, an accident, end-of-life care, or bereavement.
- ✓Tightly focused on solidarity and health-related causes - illness, accidents, end-of-life, and bereavement collections.
- ✓Operated by a French company (SAS, Aix-en-Provence) and certified as a social-utility enterprise (ESUS) in 2024.
- ✓Donations are processed securely by Stripe, with withdrawals paid to the beneficiary by bank transfer.
- ✓Offers fundraiser support beyond hosting - advice and help creating visuals, videos, and media outreach.
US nonprofits looking for a free or low-cost starting point for donation pages, peer-to-peer campaigns, and event fundraising.
- ✓Free plan available at $0 per month.
- ✓Nonprofit-focused toolset: donation pages, peer-to-peer, and event fundraising.
- ✓Used by more than 76,000 nonprofit organisations.
- ✓Supports cards, PayPal, Venmo, ACH, and digital wallets.
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, La Cagnotte des Proches or Mightycause?
Of every 100 donated, La Cagnotte des Proches delivers approximately €97.53 to the recipient and Mightycause delivers approximately $95.22. 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?
La Cagnotte des Proches operates in 5 countries; Mightycause operates in 1.
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