GoFundMe vs Rete del Dono
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.
Italian registered nonprofits (ETS) and the individuals, athletes, and companies fundraising on their behalf — especially charity-sport campaigns tied to major Italian marathons and tax-deductible giving.
On a £100 donation, GoFundMe delivers £2.90 more to the recipient than Rete del Dono.
Per-method pricing vs Rete del Dono.
| 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 | Rete del Dono |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (£100) | £96.80★ winner | £93.90 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 6.1% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + £0.30★ winner | 0% + £0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (23,930)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 20 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 7★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 7★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
£96.80 vs £93.90 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs — on Trustpilot.
20 vs 1 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
Italian registered nonprofits (ETS) and the individuals, athletes, and companies fundraising on their behalf — especially charity-sport campaigns tied to major Italian marathons and tax-deductible giving.
- ✓Beneficiaries are always vetted registered Italian nonprofits (ETS).
- ✓Italian fiscal receipts with IRPEF deductions and Art Bonus support.
- ✓Deep charity-sport program tied to major Italian marathons.
- ✓Broad payment support: cards, PayPal, Stripe, Satispay, Apple Pay, Google Pay.
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 Rete del Dono?
On a £100 donation, GoFundMe delivers approximately £96.80 to the recipient and Rete del Dono delivers approximately £93.90. 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; Rete del Dono operates in 1.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.