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Kiva vs Ulule
Kiva and Ulule are both crowdfunding platforms. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $1,000 on Kiva and $950 on Ulule, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
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Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $1,000 on Kiva and $950 on Ulule, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only Ulule offers PayPal.
- Kiva is the older platform — founded in 2005, 5 years before Ulule (2010).
- Kiva is based in United States, Ulule in France.
- Ulule focuses on France, while Kiva operates internationally.
Which should you choose?
Choose Kiva if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2005).
Choose Ulule if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal.
- You live in France.
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Kiva
A non-profit microlending platform where borrowers crowdfund 0% interest loans, including up to 15,000 dollars…
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Ulule
A European crowdfunding platform where creators raise money for creative and social projects.
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| Type | Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter | Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter |
| Category | Crowdfunding | Crowdfunding |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | 0% interest loans, donations optional | ~5% commission ex-VAT |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer | Bank transfer, PayPal |
| Availability | 70+ countries | Worldwide |
| Local to | — | France |
| Founded | 2005 | 2010 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Paris, France |
| Popularity | 39 views · 0 likes | 56 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Kiva or Ulule?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $1,000 on Kiva and $950 on Ulule, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are Kiva and Ulule available?
Kiva: 70+ countries. Ulule: Worldwide.