Chuffed vs GoFundMe
Nonprofits, social enterprises, and community-cause organisers in 29 supported countries who want a 100%-free, tip-funded platform and are willing to complete identity verification before launching.
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.
On a kr100 donation, GoFundMe delivers kr4.60 more to the recipient than Chuffed.
Per-method pricing vs GoFundMe.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of kr100, recipient gets | Notes | GoFundMe · fee | GoFundMe gets | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 7.8% + kr0.00 | kr92.20 | 4.9% platform (VAT-inclusive ~5.9%) + ~2.9% card; EU campaigners absorb both. | 2.9% + kr0.25 | kr96.85 | kr-4.65 |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Chuffed | GoFundMe |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (kr100) | kr92.20 | kr96.80★ winner |
| Platform fee | 4.9% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + kr0.00 | 2.9% + kr0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.8 (665)★ winner | 3.3 (23,930) |
| Country coverage | 29 countries★ winner | 20 countries |
| Data residency | — | US |
| Languages | 4 | 7★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 5 | 7★ winner |
Winner by category.
kr96.80 vs kr92.20 reaches the recipient.
4.8 vs 3.3 on Trustpilot.
29 vs 20 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Nonprofits, social enterprises, and community-cause organisers in 29 supported countries who want a 100%-free, tip-funded platform and are willing to complete identity verification before launching.
- ✓Free to launch — no signup or monthly fees.
- ✓Optional donor-tip model can make campaigns effectively free to run.
- ✓Three flexible fee structures (keep-100%, shared, and flat-fee) to suit different campaigns.
- ✓Mission-aligned: operates as a Social Benefit Company weighing social and community impact.
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, Chuffed or GoFundMe?
On a kr100 donation, Chuffed delivers approximately kr92.20 to the recipient and GoFundMe delivers approximately kr96.80. 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?
Chuffed operates in 29 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.