SquadFin Events vs crowdfunding pages for group gifts

Crowdfunding pages are made for raising funds online, often from the public. Events is made for the group gift, the farewell collection or the family celebration — among people who already know each other.

Choose SquadFin Events if: It's a gift or collection among friends, family or colleagues. People will pay you by transfer, cash or the app you already use. You'd like amounts kept private.

Choose crowdfunding pages if: You're raising funds from the public for a cause. You need to accept card payments online.

Last reviewed October 2026.

• Where gifts go: SquadFin Events — Directly to you — SquadFin never holds them; Crowdfunding pages — Collected by the platform and paid out
• Fees: SquadFin Events — Free for 2 open collections; Crowdfunding pages — Usually payment processing fees per donation
• Who sees amounts: SquadFin Events — Only you, the organizer; Crowdfunding pages — Often shown publicly
• Audience: SquadFin Events — A private group you share the link with; Crowdfunding pages — Often the public
• Contributors: SquadFin Events — No account needed; Crowdfunding pages — Usually pay by card online

Questions

How do people pay with Events?

However you arrange it — bank transfer, cash or a payment app you already use. You mark contributions received.