Crowdfunder UK vs GoFundMe
UK community projects, charities, social enterprises, and individuals who want match funding and Gift Aid alongside either donation or reward-based crowdfunding and can settle to a UK bank account.
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, Crowdfunder UK delivers 0.68 more per 100 to the recipient than GoFundMe.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Crowdfunder UK in GBP, GoFundMe in SEK.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Crowdfunder UK | GoFundMe |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £97.48★ winner | kr96.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.28% + £0.24★ winner | 2.9% + kr0.30 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 3.3 (23,930)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 20 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | UK/EEA/US | US |
| Languages | 1 | 7★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 4 | 7★ winner |
Winner by category.
£97.48 vs kr96.80 reaches the recipient.
— vs 3.3 on Trustpilot.
20 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
UK community projects, charities, social enterprises, and individuals who want match funding and Gift Aid alongside either donation or reward-based crowdfunding and can settle to a UK bank account.
- ✓Supports multiple campaign types - donations, reward-based pledges, and community share offers - on one platform.
- ✓Match funding (+Extra) can unlock grants from corporate, public-sector, and charitable partners on top of money raised.
- ✓Gift Aid is handled through SwiftAid for eligible UK donations.
- ✓Offers both All-or-Nothing and Flexible (keep-what-you-raise) funding models.
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, Crowdfunder UK or GoFundMe?
Of every 100 donated, Crowdfunder UK delivers approximately £97.48 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?
Crowdfunder UK 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.