GoFundMe vs La Cagnotte des Proches
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.
Families, friends, and colleagues in France raising a solidarity cagnotte to support a loved one facing illness, disability, an accident, end-of-life care, or bereavement.
Of every 100 donated, La Cagnotte des Proches delivers 0.73 more per 100 to the recipient than GoFundMe.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: GoFundMe in SEK, La Cagnotte des Proches in EUR.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of kr100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| iDEAL | 2.9% + kr0.25 | kr96.85 | 0% platform fee |
| Credit card | 2.9% + kr0.25 | kr96.85 | 0% platform fee |
| PayPal | 2.9% + kr0.25 | kr96.85 | 0% platform fee |
| Apple Pay | 2.9% + kr0.25 | kr96.85 | 0% platform fee |
| Google Pay | 2.9% + kr0.25 | kr96.85 | 0% platform fee |
| Bank Transfer | 2.9% + kr0.25 | kr96.85 | 0% platform fee |
| Venmo | 2.9% + kr0.30 | kr96.80 | 0% platform fee |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GoFundMe | La Cagnotte des Proches |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | kr96.80 | €97.53★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + kr0.30 | 2.3% + €0.17★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (23,930)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 20 countries★ winner | 5 countries |
| Data residency | US | France (OVH) |
| Languages | 7★ winner | 2 |
| Payment methods supported | 7★ winner | 3 |
Winner by category.
€97.53 vs kr96.80 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs — on Trustpilot.
20 vs 5 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
Families, friends, and colleagues in France raising a solidarity cagnotte to support a loved one facing illness, disability, an accident, end-of-life care, or bereavement.
- ✓Tightly focused on solidarity and health-related causes - illness, accidents, end-of-life, and bereavement collections.
- ✓Operated by a French company (SAS, Aix-en-Provence) and certified as a social-utility enterprise (ESUS) in 2024.
- ✓Donations are processed securely by Stripe, with withdrawals paid to the beneficiary by bank transfer.
- ✓Offers fundraiser support beyond hosting - advice and help creating visuals, videos, and media outreach.
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 La Cagnotte des Proches?
Of every 100 donated, GoFundMe delivers approximately kr96.80 to the recipient and La Cagnotte des Proches delivers approximately €97.53. 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; La Cagnotte des Proches operates in 5.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.