GoFundMe vs Supp.to
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.
Dutch and Belgian individuals, groups and nonprofits that want a low, predictable per-donation fee with no percentage cut and no mandatory donor tips, plus an optional white-label or schools-focused (Sponsor.school) option.
On a £100 donation, Supp.to delivers £2.71 more to the recipient than GoFundMe.
Per-method pricing vs Supp.to.
| 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 | Supp.to |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (£100) | £96.80 | £99.51★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + £0.30 | 0% + £0.49★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (23,930)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 20 countries★ winner | 2 countries |
| Data residency | US | NL |
| Languages | 7★ winner | 2 |
| Payment methods supported | 7 | 17★ winner |
Winner by category.
£99.51 vs £96.80 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs — on Trustpilot.
20 vs 2 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
Dutch and Belgian individuals, groups and nonprofits that want a low, predictable per-donation fee with no percentage cut and no mandatory donor tips, plus an optional white-label or schools-focused (Sponsor.school) option.
- ✓Flat per-donation fee on iDEAL and Wero (EUR 0.49) rather than a percentage cut, inclusive of 21% VAT.
- ✓No hidden costs and no mandatory donor tip - you pay only for successful donations.
- ✓Payments via Mollie Payments B.V., licensed under the Wft and supervised by De Nederlandsche Bank.
- ✓Keep-it-all funding model - funds are paid out even if the target is not reached.
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 Supp.to?
On a £100 donation, GoFundMe delivers approximately £96.80 to the recipient and Supp.to delivers approximately £99.51. 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; Supp.to operates in 2.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.