GoFundMe vs GoGetFunding
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.
Individual fundraisers running personal, medical, or emergency campaigns who prefer a fundraiser-paid platform fee over donor tipping, with broad international country availability.
Of every 100 donated, GoFundMe delivers 4.00 more per 100 to the recipient than GoGetFunding.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: GoFundMe in USD, GoGetFunding in NZD.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of $100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| iDEAL | 2.9% + $0.25 | $96.85 | One per-donation transaction fee, identical across methods; no iDEAL-specific rate. |
| Credit card | 2.9% + $0.25 | $96.85 | Single per-donation transaction fee, same on every method; varies by country (UK 2.9% + GBP 0.25, US 2.9% + USD 0.30, AU 2.2% + AUD 0.30). |
| PayPal | 2.9% + $0.25 | $96.85 | Same per-donation transaction fee as every method. |
| Apple Pay | 2.9% + $0.25 | $96.85 | Same per-donation transaction fee as every method. |
| Google Pay | 2.9% + $0.25 | $96.85 | Same per-donation transaction fee as every method. |
| Bank Transfer | 2.9% + $0.25 | $96.85 | Same per-donation transaction fee as every method. |
| Venmo | 2.9% + $0.30 | $96.80 | US-only; same 2.9% + USD 0.30 transaction fee. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GoFundMe | GoGetFunding |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $96.80★ winner | NZ$92.80 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 4% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30★ winner | 2.9% + NZ$0.30 |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (23,930) | 4 (435)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 20 countries | 56 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 7★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 7★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
$96.80 vs NZ$92.80 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs 4 on Trustpilot.
56 vs 20 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
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
Individual fundraisers running personal, medical, or emergency campaigns who prefer a fundraiser-paid platform fee over donor tipping, with broad international country availability.
- ✓No donor-tip prompt at checkout — the platform fee is charged to the fundraiser instead.
- ✓Broad international availability across more than 50 countries.
- ✓Keep-what-you-raise model with no all-or-nothing goal requirement.
- ✓Supports cards, PayPal, bank transfer, and Bitcoin.
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, GoFundMe or GoGetFunding?
Of every 100 donated, GoFundMe delivers approximately $96.80 to the recipient and GoGetFunding delivers approximately NZ$92.80. 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?
GoFundMe operates in 20 countries; GoGetFunding operates in 56.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.