GoFundMe vs La Cagnotte des Proches
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.
Families, friends, and colleagues in France raising a solidarity cagnotte to support a loved one facing illness, disability, an accident, end-of-life care, or bereavement.
Of every 100 donated, La Cagnotte des Proches delivers 0.73 more per 100 to the recipient than GoFundMe.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: GoFundMe in CAD, La Cagnotte des Proches in EUR.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of C$100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| iDEAL | 2.9% + C$0.25 | C$96.85 | 0% platform fee |
| Credit card | 2.9% + C$0.25 | C$96.85 | 0% platform fee |
| PayPal | 2.9% + C$0.25 | C$96.85 | 0% platform fee |
| Apple Pay | 2.9% + C$0.25 | C$96.85 | 0% platform fee |
| Google Pay | 2.9% + C$0.25 | C$96.85 | 0% platform fee |
| Bank Transfer | 2.9% + C$0.25 | C$96.85 | 0% platform fee |
| Venmo | 2.9% + C$0.30 | C$96.80 | 0% platform fee |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GoFundMe | La Cagnotte des Proches |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | C$96.80 | €97.53★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + C$0.30 | 2.3% + €0.17★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (23,930)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 20 countries★ winner | 5 countries |
| Data residency | US | France (OVH) |
| Languages | 7★ winner | 2 |
| Payment methods supported | 7★ winner | 3 |
Winner by category.
€97.53 vs C$96.80 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs — on Trustpilot.
20 vs 5 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
Families, friends, and colleagues in France raising a solidarity cagnotte to support a loved one facing illness, disability, an accident, end-of-life care, or bereavement.
- ✓Tightly focused on solidarity and health-related causes - illness, accidents, end-of-life, and bereavement collections.
- ✓Operated by a French company (SAS, Aix-en-Provence) and certified as a social-utility enterprise (ESUS) in 2024.
- ✓Donations are processed securely by Stripe, with withdrawals paid to the beneficiary by bank transfer.
- ✓Offers fundraiser support beyond hosting - advice and help creating visuals, videos, and media outreach.
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 La Cagnotte des Proches?
Of every 100 donated, GoFundMe delivers approximately C$96.80 to the recipient and La Cagnotte des Proches delivers approximately €97.53. 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; La Cagnotte des Proches operates in 5.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.