GiveNow vs GoFundMe
Small to medium-sized Australian charities, not-for-profits, and community groups that want a low-overhead, no-lock-in donation platform with local Australian data storage and an optional donor-covers-cost model.
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, GiveNow delivers 1.44 more per 100 to the recipient than GoFundMe.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: GiveNow in AUD, GoFundMe in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GiveNow | GoFundMe |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | A$98.24★ winner | £96.80 |
| Platform fee | 1.5% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 0.26% + A$0.00★ winner | 2.9% + £0.30 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 3.3 (23,930)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 20 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | Australia | US |
| Languages | 1 | 7★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 0 | 7★ winner |
Winner by category.
A$98.24 vs £96.80 reaches the recipient.
— vs 3.3 on Trustpilot.
20 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Small to medium-sized Australian charities, not-for-profits, and community groups that want a low-overhead, no-lock-in donation platform with local Australian data storage and an optional donor-covers-cost model.
- ✓Purpose-built for small to medium-sized Australian charities and not-for-profits.
- ✓Operated by Our Community, a long-running Australian social enterprise (since 2001).
- ✓Percentage-based pricing with no subscription, lock-in, or upfront cost.
- ✓Optional donor-covers-cost model, which the platform reports most donors choose.
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, GiveNow or GoFundMe?
Of every 100 donated, GiveNow delivers approximately A$98.24 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?
GiveNow operates in 1 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.