GoFundMe vs Steunactie
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 French-speaking community fundraisers in the Netherlands and Belgium - sports clubs, schools, churches and local nonprofits - that want a simple, VAT-transparent platform with weekly payouts and no minimum goal.
On a A$100 donation, GoFundMe delivers A$3.40 more to the recipient than Steunactie.
Per-method pricing vs Steunactie.
| 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 | Steunactie |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (A$100) | A$96.80★ winner | A$93.40 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 6% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + A$0.30★ winner | 0% + A$0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (23,930) | 4.5 (723)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 20 countries★ winner | 2 countries |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 7★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 7★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
A$96.80 vs A$93.40 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs 4.5 on Trustpilot.
20 vs 2 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
Dutch- and French-speaking community fundraisers in the Netherlands and Belgium - sports clubs, schools, churches and local nonprofits - that want a simple, VAT-transparent platform with weekly payouts and no minimum goal.
- ✓Built for Benelux community causes - clubs, schools, churches and nonprofits - with simple setup.
- ✓Clear, VAT-inclusive pricing on a small set of common Benelux payment methods.
- ✓Keep-it-all funding with no minimum target, and weekly payouts that can be paused.
- ✓Payments handled by PSD2-licensed providers (Mollie, PayPal, Payaut).
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 Steunactie?
On a A$100 donation, GoFundMe delivers approximately A$96.80 to the recipient and Steunactie delivers approximately A$93.40. 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; Steunactie operates in 2.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.