GoFundMe vs I believe in you
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.
Austrian athletes, sports clubs, and event organisers raising money for a sporting goal, who are comfortable with an all-or-nothing campaign where funds are released only if the target is met.
Of every 100 donated, GoFundMe delivers 8.80 more per 100 to the recipient than I believe in you.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: GoFundMe in AUD, I believe in you in EUR.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of A$100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| iDEAL | 2.9% + A$0.25 | A$96.85 | 0% platform fee |
| Credit card | 2.2% + A$0.30 | A$97.50 | 0% platform fee |
| PayPal | 2.9% + A$0.25 | A$96.85 | 0% platform fee |
| Apple Pay | 2.9% + A$0.25 | A$96.85 | 0% platform fee |
| Google Pay | 2.9% + A$0.25 | A$96.85 | 0% platform fee |
| Bank Transfer | 2.9% + A$0.25 | A$96.85 | 0% platform fee |
| Venmo | 2.9% + A$0.30 | A$96.80 | 0% platform fee |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GoFundMe | I believe in you |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | A$96.80★ winner | €88.00 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 8% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + A$0.30★ winner | 4% + €0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (23,930)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 20 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | US | DE (AWS Frankfurt) |
| Languages | 7★ winner | 2 |
| Payment methods supported | 7★ winner | 2 |
Winner by category.
A$96.80 vs €88.00 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs — on Trustpilot.
20 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
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
Austrian athletes, sports clubs, and event organisers raising money for a sporting goal, who are comfortable with an all-or-nothing campaign where funds are released only if the target is met.
- ✓Focuses exclusively on sport - athletes, clubs, and sports event organisers - rather than general crowdfunding.
- ✓All-or-nothing model means backers are only charged for campaigns that reach their goal.
- ✓Operated locally by a Vienna-based entity (I Believe In You Osterreich GmbH) under an established Swiss brand.
- ✓Austrian site is hosted on Amazon Web Services in Frankfurt, Germany - EU data residency.
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 I believe in you?
Of every 100 donated, GoFundMe delivers approximately A$96.80 to the recipient and I believe in you delivers approximately €88.00. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Both platforms operate inside the EEA framework. Choose based on local payment-method coverage and language support.
Which platform has more country coverage?
GoFundMe operates in 20 countries; I believe in you operates in 1.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.