Give-me vs GoFundMe
Portuguese and Iberian associations and project-holders raising funds for solidarity and social-development causes who want a regionally focused, multilingual crowdfunding platform.
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.
Of every 100 donated, GoFundMe delivers 24.40 more per 100 to the recipient than Give-me.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Give-me in EUR, GoFundMe in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Give-me | GoFundMe |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €72.40 | £96.80★ winner |
| Platform fee | 24.6% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 3% + €0.00 | 2.9% + £0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 3.3 (23,930)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 20 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | US |
| Languages | 0 | 7★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 7 | 7 |
Winner by category.
£96.80 vs €72.40 reaches the recipient.
— vs 3.3 on Trustpilot.
20 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Portuguese and Iberian associations and project-holders raising funds for solidarity and social-development causes who want a regionally focused, multilingual crowdfunding platform.
- ✓Solidarity and social-development focus tailored to Iberian causes.
- ✓Operates across the Iberian market, covering both Portugal and Spain.
- ✓Multilingual platform with locale support including Portuguese and Romanian.
- ✓Part of an established Portuguese group, Grupo Globais Servicos.
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
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, Give-me or GoFundMe?
Of every 100 donated, Give-me delivers approximately €72.40 to the recipient and GoFundMe delivers approximately £96.80. 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?
Give-me operates in 0 countries; GoFundMe operates in 20.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.