Leetchi vs 1%Club
French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.
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.
On a $100 donation, 1%Club delivers $3.15 more to the recipient than Leetchi.
Per-method pricing vs 1%Club.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of $100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 2.9% + $0.25 | $96.85 | Card processing on the donation product; 0% platform fee. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Leetchi | 1%Club |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets ($100) | $96.85 | $100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.25 | 0% + $0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.2 (50,676)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 36 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | EEA★ winner | — |
| Languages | 4★ winner | 2 |
| Payment methods supported | 3★ winner | 2 |
Winner by category.
$100.00 vs $96.85 reaches the recipient.
4.2 vs — on Trustpilot.
36 vs 0 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
Choose based on who you are.
French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.
- ✓Established European brand with strong recognition in France and Belgium
- ✓Free group-pot product for personal collections (gifts, group events, shared expenses)
- ✓EEA data residency
- ✓High Trustpilot rating across 50,000+ reviews
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.
A third option.
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.
Other comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Leetchi or 1%Club?
On a $100 donation, Leetchi delivers approximately $96.85 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?
Leetchi is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
Leetchi operates in 36 countries; 1%Club operates in 0.
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