GoGetFunding vs Steady
Individual fundraisers running personal, medical, or emergency campaigns who prefer a fundraiser-paid platform fee over donor tipping, with broad international country availability.
European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.
Of every 100 donated, GoGetFunding delivers 5.70 more per 100 to the recipient than Steady.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: GoGetFunding in AUD, Steady in EUR.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of A$100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 6.9% + A$0.30 | A$92.80 | 4% platform fee + 2.9% + EUR 0.30 card processing. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GoGetFunding | Steady |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | A$92.80★ winner | €87.10 |
| Platform fee | 4%★ winner | 10% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + A$0.30★ winner | 2.9% + €0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 4 (435)★ winner | 2.6 (4) |
| Country coverage | 56 countries★ winner | 32 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1 | 5★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 4 | 4 |
Winner by category.
A$92.80 vs €87.10 reaches the recipient.
4 vs 2.6 on Trustpilot.
56 vs 32 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Individual fundraisers running personal, medical, or emergency campaigns who prefer a fundraiser-paid platform fee over donor tipping, with broad international country availability.
- ✓No donor-tip prompt at checkout — the platform fee is charged to the fundraiser instead.
- ✓Broad international availability across more than 50 countries.
- ✓Keep-what-you-raise model with no all-or-nothing goal requirement.
- ✓Supports cards, PayPal, bank transfer, and Bitcoin.
European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.
- ✓Purpose-built recurring-membership tooling for creators, journalists, and publishers.
- ✓Free to register and create a project; fees apply only once you earn.
- ✓European data handling with multi-currency support (euro, pound, Swiss franc, US dollar).
- ✓Members can pay by card, PayPal, Apple Pay, and SEPA direct debit.
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, GoGetFunding or Steady?
Of every 100 donated, GoGetFunding delivers approximately A$92.80 to the recipient and Steady delivers approximately €87.10. 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?
GoGetFunding operates in 56 countries; Steady operates in 32.
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