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Head-to-head

Givelify vs GoFundMe

Givelify logo
Givelify
— · 1 countries

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.

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GoFundMe
US · 20 countries

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.

The evidence

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
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
Tied

Fees are level on a credit-card donation.

Higher Trustpilot rating
GoFundMe

— vs 3.3 on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
GoFundMe

20 vs 1 countries.

Better for European fundraisers
Tied

Both share the same residency posture.

Pick by fit

Choose based on who you are.

Choose Givelify if

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.
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Choose GoFundMe if

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
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Also consider

A third option.

1%Club

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.

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FAQ

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.

How we rank

Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.

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