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.
What the data says.
Paying by Credit card, GoFundMe delivers about kr1.80 more of every kr100 donated than Produzioni dal Basso (kr96.85 vs kr95.05).
Produzioni dal Basso stores donor data inside the EEA — a practical advantage for GDPR-sensitive campaigns — while GoFundMe does not.
Per-method pricing vs Produzioni dal Basso.
| 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 | 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 (24,037)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 20 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | US | EEA★ winner |
| 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.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
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?
Produzioni dal Basso is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
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.