Givelify vs GoFundMe
US churches, places of worship, and faith-based nonprofits that want a polished mobile giving app and simple donation pages with donor analytics, rather than complex campaign tooling.
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.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Givelify | GoFundMe |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (kr100) | kr96.80 | kr96.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + kr0.30 | 2.9% + kr0.30 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 3.3 (23,930)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 20 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | US |
| Languages | 0 | 7★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 1 | 7★ winner |
Winner by category.
Fees are level on a credit-card donation.
— vs 3.3 on Trustpilot.
20 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
US churches, places of worship, and faith-based nonprofits that want a polished mobile giving app and simple donation pages with donor analytics, rather than complex campaign tooling.
- ✓Highly rated, widely downloaded donor app that lowers friction for mobile and repeat giving.
- ✓Online donation pages, text-to-give, and QR giving alongside the app.
- ✓Donor management and analytics with a dedicated giving-success coach.
- ✓Accepts major card brands: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
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, Givelify or GoFundMe?
On a kr100 donation, Givelify delivers approximately kr96.80 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?
Givelify operates in 1 countries; GoFundMe operates in 20.
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