# GoFundMe vs Zeffy

## Side-by-side.

| Metric | GoFundMe | Zeffy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recipient gets | C$96.80 | C$100.00 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + C$0.30 | 0% + C$0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (23930) | 4.5 (441) |
| Country coverage | 20 | 4 |
| Data residency | US | CA |
| Languages | 7 | 2 |
| Payment methods supported | 7 | 4 |

## 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


## Choose Zeffy if

> Nonprofits and charitable organisations in the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia that want donation forms, event ticketing, auctions, and donor management together in one tool without per-tool software costs.

- Combines donation forms, event ticketing, raffles, auctions, peer-to-peer campaigns, memberships, and donor management in one platform.
- Accepts credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH bank transfers.
- Used by more than 100,000 nonprofit organisations across North America.
- Available in English and French, suiting both US and Canadian (including Québec) organisations.