# CotizUp vs GoFundMe

## Side-by-side.

| Metric | CotizUp | GoFundMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recipient gets | C$97.60 | C$96.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + C$0.50 | 2.9% + C$0.30 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 (2664) | 3.3 (23930) |
| Country coverage | 1 | 20 |
| Data residency | — | US |
| Languages | 1 | 7 |
| Payment methods supported | 1 | 7 |

## Choose CotizUp if

> French individuals and groups raising money for personal causes, projects, or collective gifts who want a simple cagnotte with no platform commission and a keep-it-all model.

- No platform commission, so organisers keep what they raise (keep-it-all model)
- Simple cagnotte format designed for quick, shareable group collections
- Optional donor tip is fully voluntary and can be adjusted or removed before paying
- Card and bank processing charges are passed through at cost rather than marked up


## Choose GoFundMe if

> 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