CotizUp vs GoFundMe
French individuals and groups raising money for personal causes, projects, or collective gifts who want a simple cagnotte with no platform commission and a keep-it-all model.
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, CotizUp delivers 0.80 more per 100 to the recipient than GoFundMe.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: CotizUp in NZD, GoFundMe in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | CotizUp | GoFundMe |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | NZ$97.60★ winner | $96.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + NZ$0.50★ winner | 2.9% + $0.30 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 (2,664)★ winner | 3.3 (23,930) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 20 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | US |
| Languages | 1 | 7★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 1 | 7★ winner |
Winner by category.
NZ$97.60 vs $96.80 reaches the recipient.
4.3 vs 3.3 on Trustpilot.
20 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
French individuals and groups raising money for personal causes, projects, or collective gifts who want a simple cagnotte with no platform commission and a keep-it-all model.
- ✓No platform commission, so organisers keep what they raise (keep-it-all model)
- ✓Simple cagnotte format designed for quick, shareable group collections
- ✓Optional donor tip is fully voluntary and can be adjusted or removed before paying
- ✓Card and bank processing charges are passed through at cost rather than marked up
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, CotizUp or GoFundMe?
Of every 100 donated, CotizUp delivers approximately NZ$97.60 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?
CotizUp operates in 1 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.