PPL vs Voor je Buurt

Portuguese entrepreneurs, creatives, and social or humanitarian causes that want a local, Portuguese-language crowdfunding platform offering both reward-based campaigns and a dedicated donations area.

• ✓Long-established in Portugal, operating since 2011.
• ✓Supports both reward-based crowdfunding and a dedicated 'PPL Causas' donations area for social causes.
• ✓Offers all-or-nothing and flexible funding models.
• ✓Supporters can give unconditionally to causes, transferring even if the goal is not met.

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.