GiveWheel vs GoFundMe
UK fundraisers, charities, companies, and event organisers who want to raise for one or several charities at once, with custom donation splits, Gift Aid, ticketed events, and prize draws.
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, GiveWheel delivers 1.80 more per 100 to the recipient than GoFundMe.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: GiveWheel in GBP, GoFundMe in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GiveWheel | GoFundMe |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £98.60★ winner | $96.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.2% + £0.20★ winner | 2.9% + $0.30 |
| Trustpilot | 4.7 (92)★ winner | 3.3 (23,930) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 20 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | EU (Heroku) | US |
| Languages | 1 | 7★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 4 | 7★ winner |
Winner by category.
£98.60 vs $96.80 reaches the recipient.
4.7 vs 3.3 on Trustpilot.
20 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
UK fundraisers, charities, companies, and event organisers who want to raise for one or several charities at once, with custom donation splits, Gift Aid, ticketed events, and prize draws.
- ✓Lets fundraisers support an unlimited number of charities from one page, with a custom percentage split.
- ✓Gift Aid is handled via disbursement partner Charities Trust for eligible UK donations.
- ✓Broad feature set: ticketed events, prize draws and raffles, DonorMap, donor messaging, and a public API.
- ✓Accepts donations in GBP, AUD, USD, CAD, and EUR, settled in GBP.
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, GiveWheel or GoFundMe?
Of every 100 donated, GiveWheel delivers approximately £98.60 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?
GiveWheel operates in 1 countries; GoFundMe operates in 20.
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