Give-me vs GoFundMe
Portuguese and Iberian associations and project-holders raising funds for solidarity and social-development causes who want a regionally focused, multilingual crowdfunding platform.
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 €24.40 more to the recipient than Give-me.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Give-me | GoFundMe |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (€100) | €72.40 | €96.80★ winner |
| Platform fee | 24.6% | 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 |
| Languages | 0 | 7★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 7 | 7 |
Winner by category.
€96.80 vs €72.40 reaches the recipient.
— vs 3.3 on Trustpilot.
20 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Portuguese and Iberian associations and project-holders raising funds for solidarity and social-development causes who want a regionally focused, multilingual crowdfunding platform.
- ✓Solidarity and social-development focus tailored to Iberian causes.
- ✓Operates across the Iberian market, covering both Portugal and Spain.
- ✓Multilingual platform with locale support including Portuguese and Romanian.
- ✓Part of an established Portuguese group, Grupo Globais Servicos.
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, Give-me or GoFundMe?
On a €100 donation, Give-me delivers approximately €72.40 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?
Give-me 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.