# Givebutter vs GoFundMe

## Side-by-side.

| Metric | Givebutter | GoFundMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recipient gets | $96.80 | C$96.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30 | 2.9% + C$0.30 |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (275) | 3.3 (23930) |
| Domain Rating (by Ahrefs — https://ahrefs.com/) | 91 | 92 |
| Country coverage | 1 | 20 |
| Data residency | — | US |
| Languages | 1 | 7 |
| Payment methods supported | 10 | 7 |

## Choose Givebutter if

> US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.

- 0% platform fee across campaign types when donor tips are enabled.
- All-in-one toolset: donation pages, events, and donor management.
- No limits or fees on payouts.
- Broad payment support: cards, PayPal, Venmo, ACH, Cash App, donor-advised funds, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.


## 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