A PayPal donation alternative for your livestream
Want viewers to donate with iDEAL and connect their payment to a stream alert? DonoLink gives you a personal donation page for that workflow. Payments are processed by Stripe. PayPal is not a payment method in the DonoLink checkout. This comparison is written by DonoLink.
DonoLink vs PayPal: compare the full donation flow
Start with what your viewer sees: where does the link open, which payment methods are available and how is the donor thanked? DonoLink combines amount, name and message on a streamer page with donation history and overlays. If you already use a PayPal integration, check which features your existing streaming tool adds. A payment provider and a complete donation flow are different parts of your setup.
Accept iDEAL donations without a PayPal payment flow
Share your DonoLink support link on Twitch, YouTube, TikTok or Kick. A viewer chooses an amount, message and available payment method without creating a DonoLink account. With iDEAL, the viewer pays through their bank. Always compare the specific checkout: PayPal also publishes rates for alternative payment methods, including iDEAL, subject to its applicable terms.
Compare PayPal donation costs and DonoLink fees
PayPal rates vary by product, transaction type and factors such as domestic or international payments. Use its official Dutch fee table and your account settings. With DonoLink, a standard €10.00 iDEAL donation leaves €9.36 after the 3.5% DonoLink fee and €0.29 Stripe fee, without viewer fee coverage. Use the calculator for other amounts and payment methods.
Update your donation button and OBS alert
Create your DonoLink page and complete the Stripe connection. Then put the new link in your channel panel, bio or video description. Add DonoLink alerts to OBS as a browser source and send a test alert. Tell viewers which payment methods the new page offers. Existing PayPal payments and arrangements remain with the original provider; a new link does not transfer them.
Your account and OBS overlays are free. For a standard iDEAL donation, DonoLink charges 3.5%; Stripe separately charges €0.29 per payment. There is no subscription. Check the pricing page for fees by payment method.
Choose your next step
Set up donations on your streaming platform
Create one personal donation page and share your support link wherever viewers follow you. Each platform guide explains where to put the link and how to show a donation on stream.
Frequently asked questions
Can I accept Twitch donations without PayPal?
Yes. You can share a DonoLink donation page and receive payments through Stripe, for example with iDEAL. Connect your Stripe account and put the donation link on your Twitch channel. Configure OBS alerts separately in the DonoLink dashboard.
Can viewers pay with PayPal on DonoLink?
No. DonoLink uses Stripe and supports methods including iDEAL, cards and wallets. If PayPal is essential to your audience, include that requirement when choosing a donation platform.