GoFundMe vs 1%Club
Individual fundraisers in the US, UK, and English-speaking markets running personal causes (medical, memorial, emergencies) where brand reach matters more than EU data residency.
Dutch and other social-impact initiators running Global-Goals-aligned campaigns who value personal coaching and community-building over a high-volume, self-serve crowdfunding marketplace.
Of every 100 donated, 1%Club delivers 3.20 more per 100 to the recipient than GoFundMe.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: GoFundMe in GBP, 1%Club in EUR.
What the data says.
1%Club stores donor data inside the EEA — a practical advantage for GDPR-sensitive campaigns — while GoFundMe does not.
On the headline numbers, GoFundMe and 1%Club are closely matched — the better pick comes down to Credit card availability, language coverage, and where your donors are.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of £100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| iDEAL | 2.9% + £0.25 | £96.85 | 0% platform fee |
| Credit card | 2.9% + £0.25 | £96.85 | 0% platform fee |
| PayPal | 2.9% + £0.25 | £96.85 | 0% platform fee |
| Apple Pay | 2.9% + £0.25 | £96.85 | 0% platform fee |
| Google Pay | 2.9% + £0.25 | £96.85 | 0% platform fee |
| Bank Transfer | 2.9% + £0.25 | £96.85 | 0% platform fee |
| Venmo | 2.9% + £0.30 | £96.80 | 0% platform fee |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GoFundMe | 1%Club |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £96.80 | €100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + £0.30 | 0% + €0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (23,979)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 20 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | US | EEA★ winner |
| Languages | 7★ winner | 2 |
| Payment methods supported | 7★ winner | 2 |
Winner by category.
€100.00 vs £96.80 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs — on Trustpilot.
20 vs 0 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
Choose based on who you are.
Individual fundraisers in the US, UK, and English-speaking markets running personal causes (medical, memorial, emergencies) where brand reach matters more than EU data residency.
- ✓Largest global brand in donation crowdfunding with strong organic discoverability
- ✓0% platform fee since 2017 (donor tips fund the platform)
- ✓Wide international country coverage and currency support
- ✓Established trust signals through high-profile media coverage
Dutch and other social-impact initiators running Global-Goals-aligned campaigns who value personal coaching and community-building over a high-volume, self-serve crowdfunding marketplace.
- ✓Mission-driven focus on social initiatives aligned with the UN Global Goals.
- ✓Personal coaching of campaign initiators rather than a purely self-serve model.
- ✓Bilingual Dutch and English interface.
- ✓Accepts donations in euros and US dollars.
A third option.
Individuals, charities, and small organisations across the EEA who want a multilingual, no-commission fundraiser backed by an established Polish crowdfunding operator with EU payment-institution licensing.
Other comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, GoFundMe or 1%Club?
Of every 100 donated, GoFundMe delivers approximately £96.80 to the recipient and 1%Club delivers approximately €100.00. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
1%Club is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
GoFundMe operates in 20 countries; 1%Club operates in 0.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.