GoFundMe vs Leetchi
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.
French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.
Of every 100 donated, Leetchi delivers 0.05 more per 100 to the recipient than GoFundMe.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: GoFundMe in AUD, Leetchi in EUR.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of A$100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| iDEAL | 2.9% + A$0.25 | A$96.85 | One per-donation transaction fee, identical across methods; no iDEAL-specific rate. |
| Credit card | 2.2% + A$0.30 | A$97.50 | Single per-donation transaction fee, same on every method; varies by country (UK 2.9% + GBP 0.25, US 2.9% + USD 0.30, AU 2.2% + AUD 0.30). |
| PayPal | 2.9% + A$0.25 | A$96.85 | Same per-donation transaction fee as every method. |
| Apple Pay | 2.9% + A$0.25 | A$96.85 | Same per-donation transaction fee as every method. |
| Google Pay | 2.9% + A$0.25 | A$96.85 | Same per-donation transaction fee as every method. |
| Bank Transfer | 2.9% + A$0.25 | A$96.85 | Same per-donation transaction fee as every method. |
| Venmo | 2.9% + A$0.30 | A$96.80 | US-only; same 2.9% + USD 0.30 transaction fee. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GoFundMe | Leetchi |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | A$96.80 | €96.85★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + A$0.30 | 2.9% + €0.25★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (23,930) | 4.2 (50,676)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 20 countries | 36 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | EEA★ winner |
| Languages | 7★ winner | 4 |
| Payment methods supported | 7★ winner | 3 |
Winner by category.
€96.85 vs A$96.80 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs 4.2 on Trustpilot.
36 vs 20 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
French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.
- ✓Established European brand with strong recognition in France and Belgium
- ✓Free group-pot product for personal collections (gifts, group events, shared expenses)
- ✓EEA data residency
- ✓High Trustpilot rating across 50,000+ reviews
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 Leetchi?
Of every 100 donated, GoFundMe delivers approximately A$96.80 to the recipient and Leetchi delivers approximately €96.85. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Leetchi 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; Leetchi operates in 36.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.