Pledge vs Voor je Buurt
US-based individuals, nonprofits and purpose-driven companies that want a free-to-start fundraiser with a wide range of giving methods - cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, stock, donor-advised funds and crypto - plus Shopify and API-based embedded giving.
Dutch community groups, volunteers, and local initiatives raising money for civic, social, or green neighbourhood projects, especially those that can pair public donations with matchfunding from municipalities, provinces, or foundations.
On a $100 donation, Pledge delivers $1.80 more to the recipient than Voor je Buurt.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Pledge | Voor je Buurt |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets ($100) | $96.80★ winner | $95.00 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 5% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30★ winner | 0% + $0.00 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | US | EEA★ winner |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 10★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
$96.80 vs $95.00 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
Choose based on who you are.
US-based individuals, nonprofits and purpose-driven companies that want a free-to-start fundraiser with a wide range of giving methods - cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, stock, donor-advised funds and crypto - plus Shopify and API-based embedded giving.
- ✓No mandatory platform fee - funded by optional donor tipping, with most donors choosing to cover the fees.
- ✓Exceptionally broad giving methods: cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, stock, donor-advised funds and cryptocurrency.
- ✓Donations are regranted through the Pledgeling Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) public charity, with multi-state US fundraising compliance.
- ✓Shopify "Give & Grow" app and embedded-giving APIs and widgets for e-commerce and product integrations.
Dutch community groups, volunteers, and local initiatives raising money for civic, social, or green neighbourhood projects, especially those that can pair public donations with matchfunding from municipalities, provinces, or foundations.
- ✓Specialises in civic, social, and green neighbourhood projects across the Netherlands.
- ✓A single 5% service fee on payout that already covers the payment provider's transaction costs.
- ✓Matchfunding partnerships with funds and local governments (VSBfonds, RegioBank, provinces, and municipalities) can multiply what a campaign raises.
- ✓Long operating track record, with thousands of completed campaigns and a high reported success rate.
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, Pledge or Voor je Buurt?
On a $100 donation, Pledge delivers approximately $96.80 to the recipient and Voor je Buurt delivers approximately $95.00. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Voor je Buurt is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
Pledge operates in 1 countries; Voor je Buurt operates in 1.
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