GoFundMe vs voordekunst
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 Flemish artists, creative makers, and cultural institutions running concrete, project-based campaigns who value sector specialization and hands-on crowdfunding coaching.
Of every 100 donated, GoFundMe delivers 5.27 more per 100 to the recipient than voordekunst.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: GoFundMe in GBP, voordekunst in EUR.
What the data says.
Paying by Credit card, GoFundMe delivers about 5.32 more of every 100 donated than voordekunst (£96.85 vs €91.53 per 100).
voordekunst stores donor data inside the EEA — a practical advantage for GDPR-sensitive campaigns — while GoFundMe does not.
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 | voordekunst |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £96.80★ winner | €91.53 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 8.47% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + £0.30★ winner | 0% + €0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (23,979)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 20 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | US | EU★ winner |
| Languages | 7★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 7★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
£96.80 vs €91.53 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs — on Trustpilot.
20 vs 1 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 Flemish artists, creative makers, and cultural institutions running concrete, project-based campaigns who value sector specialization and hands-on crowdfunding coaching.
- ✓Deep specialization in arts and culture with vetted, project-based campaigns.
- ✓Operated by a CBF-recognized charitable foundation with funds held in trust.
- ✓Hands-on coaching, workshops, and editorial guidance for campaign makers.
- ✓Supports iDEAL, credit card, PayPal, plus Bancontact, Maestro, and Sofort.
A third option.
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.
Other comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, GoFundMe or voordekunst?
Of every 100 donated, GoFundMe delivers approximately £96.80 to the recipient and voordekunst delivers approximately €91.53. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
voordekunst 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; voordekunst operates in 1.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.