GlobalGiving vs GoFundMe
Donors and companies wanting to give to vetted grassroots nonprofits worldwide, and smaller international NGOs seeking a due-diligence stamp and access to US donors and corporate giving programs.
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.
On a £100 donation, GoFundMe delivers £4.80 more to the recipient than GlobalGiving.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GlobalGiving | GoFundMe |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (£100) | £92.00 | £96.80★ winner |
| Platform fee | 5% | 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 | US |
| Languages | 1 | 7★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 11★ winner | 7 |
Winner by category.
£96.80 vs £92.00 reaches the recipient.
— vs 3.3 on Trustpilot.
20 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Donors and companies wanting to give to vetted grassroots nonprofits worldwide, and smaller international NGOs seeking a due-diligence stamp and access to US donors and corporate giving programs.
- ✓Rigorous due-diligence vetting of every nonprofit, a strong trust signal for donors.
- ✓Global reach connecting donors and companies with grassroots nonprofits worldwide.
- ✓Established track record since 2002 with more than a million donors.
- ✓Corporate-giving and disaster-relief programs beyond individual donations.
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, GlobalGiving or GoFundMe?
On a £100 donation, GlobalGiving delivers approximately £92.00 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?
GlobalGiving 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.