GoFundMe vs Produzioni dal Basso
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.
Italian associations, cultural and social projects, and start-ups that want a flexible, long-established platform with multiple funding models and optional co-financing, and that do not require international reach.
On a kr100 donation, GoFundMe delivers kr1.75 more to the recipient than Produzioni dal Basso.
Per-method pricing vs Produzioni dal Basso.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of kr100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| iDEAL | 2.9% + kr0.25 | kr96.85 | One per-donation transaction fee, identical across methods; no iDEAL-specific rate. |
| Credit card | 2.9% + kr0.25 | kr96.85 | Single per-donation transaction fee, same on every method; varies by country (UK 2.9% + GBP 0.25, US 2.9% + USD 0.30, AU 2.2% + AUD 0.30). |
| PayPal | 2.9% + kr0.25 | kr96.85 | Same per-donation transaction fee as every method. |
| Apple Pay | 2.9% + kr0.25 | kr96.85 | Same per-donation transaction fee as every method. |
| Google Pay | 2.9% + kr0.25 | kr96.85 | Same per-donation transaction fee as every method. |
| Bank Transfer | 2.9% + kr0.25 | kr96.85 | Same per-donation transaction fee as every method. |
| Venmo | 2.9% + kr0.30 | kr96.80 | US-only; same 2.9% + USD 0.30 transaction fee. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GoFundMe | Produzioni dal Basso |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (kr100) | kr96.80★ winner | kr95.05 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 3% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + kr0.30★ winner | 1.6% + kr0.35 |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (23,930)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 20 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 7★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 7★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
kr96.80 vs kr95.05 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs — on Trustpilot.
20 vs 1 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
Italian associations, cultural and social projects, and start-ups that want a flexible, long-established platform with multiple funding models and optional co-financing, and that do not require international reach.
- ✓Long-established (since 2005) generalist platform with broad project eligibility.
- ✓Three funding modes: keep-it-all, all-or-nothing, and simple donation.
- ✓Run by a benefit corporation; payments via PayPal and regulated Lemonway.
- ✓Co-financing programs can unlock partner matching past a threshold.
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 Produzioni dal Basso?
On a kr100 donation, GoFundMe delivers approximately kr96.80 to the recipient and Produzioni dal Basso delivers approximately kr95.05. 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; Produzioni dal Basso operates in 1.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.