Continue to Give vs GoFundMe
US and Canadian churches, faith-based nonprofits, and missionaries that want an all-in-one giving platform with recurring and text giving, event tools, and built-in fund accounting.
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.
Of every 100 donated, Continue to Give delivers 0.25 more per 100 to the recipient than GoFundMe.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Continue to Give in NZD, GoFundMe in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Continue to Give | GoFundMe |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | NZ$97.05★ winner | $96.80 |
| Platform fee | 2.7% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + NZ$0.00★ winner | 2.9% + $0.30 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 3.3 (23,930)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 2 countries | 20 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | US |
| Languages | 0 | 7★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 0 | 7★ winner |
Winner by category.
NZ$97.05 vs $96.80 reaches the recipient.
— vs 3.3 on Trustpilot.
20 vs 2 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
US and Canadian churches, faith-based nonprofits, and missionaries that want an all-in-one giving platform with recurring and text giving, event tools, and built-in fund accounting.
- ✓All-in-one toolkit: online giving, recurring and text giving, event registration, newsletters, and built-in fund accounting.
- ✓Explicit faith-based positioning with a pledge not to deplatform organizations over their faith.
- ✓Tiered plans including a no-monthly-cost Silver tier and a Gold tier with interchange-plus card rates.
- ✓Optional donor-covers-fees toggle so organizations can receive the full donation amount.
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, Continue to Give or GoFundMe?
Of every 100 donated, Continue to Give delivers approximately NZ$97.05 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?
Continue to Give operates in 2 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.