GoFundMe vs Raisely
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.
Australian, UK and North American charities and nonprofits that want fully customizable, white-label peer-to-peer and recurring-giving campaigns, full ownership of their donor data and no lock-in contracts.
On a £100 donation, Raisely delivers £1.50 more to the recipient than GoFundMe.
Per-method pricing vs Raisely.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of £100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| iDEAL | 2.9% + £0.25 | £96.85 | One per-donation transaction fee, identical across methods; no iDEAL-specific rate. |
| Credit card | 2.9% + £0.25 | £96.85 | Single per-donation transaction fee, same on every method; varies by country (UK 2.9% + GBP 0.25, US 2.9% + USD 0.30, AU 2.2% + AUD 0.30). |
| PayPal | 2.9% + £0.25 | £96.85 | Same per-donation transaction fee as every method. |
| Apple Pay | 2.9% + £0.25 | £96.85 | Same per-donation transaction fee as every method. |
| Google Pay | 2.9% + £0.25 | £96.85 | Same per-donation transaction fee as every method. |
| Bank Transfer | 2.9% + £0.25 | £96.85 | Same per-donation transaction fee as every method. |
| Venmo | 2.9% + £0.30 | £96.80 | US-only; same 2.9% + USD 0.30 transaction fee. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GoFundMe | Raisely |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (£100) | £96.80 | £98.30★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + £0.30 | 1.4% + £0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (23,930)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 20 countries★ winner | 8 countries |
| Data residency | US | AU/UK/US |
| Languages | 7★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 7★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
£98.30 vs £96.80 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs — on Trustpilot.
20 vs 8 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
Australian, UK and North American charities and nonprofits that want fully customizable, white-label peer-to-peer and recurring-giving campaigns, full ownership of their donor data and no lock-in contracts.
- ✓Fully customizable, white-label donation pages and campaign websites built without code.
- ✓Strong peer-to-peer, team-fundraising and recurring-giving tooling.
- ✓Donor-data ownership with CRM integrations, automation and a developer API, with no lock-in contracts.
- ✓Funded by optional donor tips rather than a mandatory subscription, with an optional paid plan.
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 Raisely?
On a £100 donation, GoFundMe delivers approximately £96.80 to the recipient and Raisely delivers approximately £98.30. 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; Raisely operates in 8.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.