Fundraise Up vs GoFundMe
Mid-size and large nonprofits running international online fundraising that want to maximize donation conversion with modern wallets, local payment rails, and multi-currency checkout.
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, GoFundMe delivers 3.30 more per 100 to the recipient than Fundraise Up.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Fundraise Up in NZD, GoFundMe in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Fundraise Up | GoFundMe |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | NZ$93.50 | $96.80★ winner |
| Platform fee | 4% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + NZ$0.30 | 2.9% + $0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 3.3 (23,930)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 46 countries★ winner | 20 countries |
| Data residency | US | US |
| Languages | 18★ winner | 7 |
| Payment methods supported | 12★ winner | 7 |
Winner by category.
$96.80 vs NZ$93.50 reaches the recipient.
— vs 3.3 on Trustpilot.
46 vs 20 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Mid-size and large nonprofits running international online fundraising that want to maximize donation conversion with modern wallets, local payment rails, and multi-currency checkout.
- ✓Conversion-optimized donation checkout adapted from e-commerce best practices.
- ✓Broad payment support: cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, bank debits, and cryptocurrency.
- ✓International, multi-currency checkout with local bank-debit rails (SEPA, BACS, BECS, iDEAL).
- ✓Used by large global nonprofits, signalling enterprise-grade reliability.
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, Fundraise Up or GoFundMe?
Of every 100 donated, Fundraise Up delivers approximately NZ$93.50 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?
Fundraise Up operates in 46 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.