Petitionen.com vs aufstehn: An In-Depth Comparison
aufstehn is an Austrian people-powered campaigning movement that runs member-led petitions to its own progressive agenda. Petitionen.com is a neutral, self-service petition tool. Both are free and EU-based, so the real differences are neutrality, your data and languages.
| Feature | Petitionen.com | aufstehn |
|---|---|---|
| Access to Signer Emails | Yes, Full Access | No (their member list, not yours) |
| Custom Consent Choices | You define each purpose; signers consent to each one separately | No |
| Neutral, No Platform Agenda | Yes (any cause, no editorial agenda) | No (movement-driven, progressive) |
| Multilingual Petitions | Yes (one petition in many languages, sharing a single signature list) | No (German) |
| Language-Specific Domains | Yes (an easy-to-remember address for each language version) | No (one brand domain) |
| AI Writing & Cover Image Assistant | Yes (drafts, translates and generates a cover image) | No |
| Cost to Create a Petition | Free | Free |
1. A Movement vs. a Neutral Tool
aufstehn is a campaigning movement that decides which causes fit its mission. If your campaign aligns with it, that focus can help; if it does not, aufstehn is not an option — and the supporters you bring become part of its member community rather than your own list.
Petitionen.com takes no side. It is open to any cause, and if you collect contact details you keep direct access to them — so you build your own movement, not someone else's.
2. Run in Several Languages
aufstehn is a Austrian-focused platform on a single brand domain. Petitionen.com lets you give your petition several language versions (the AI assistant can translate it for you) that are cross-linked and share a single signature list — each with its own easy-to-remember web address, a signing form translated into that language, confirmation emails in the right language, and petition updates you can send per version. An English version is also worth having at home, to reach immigrants and others who don't yet speak the local language well enough to sign. It also offers self-service tools like an AI assistant and per-purpose consent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does aufstehn give me my signers' emails?
No. Signers join aufstehn's member community rather than your own list. On Petitionen.com, if you collect email addresses, you get full, direct access to them.
Is aufstehn neutral?
No. aufstehn is a movement-driven campaigning organisation with its own agenda. Petitionen.com is a neutral, self-service tool open to any cause.
Are they free?
Yes. Both aufstehn and Petitionen.com are free to create and run a petition.
This is our own comparison, focused on the differences that matter to organizers who want control over their data and campaign. It doesn't cover every feature — each platform has strengths suited to different needs, so it's worth evaluating each option against what your campaign needs.
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