GoFundMe vs RallyUp
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.
US nonprofits running game-based and event fundraising - raffles, sweepstakes, auctions and a-thons - that want multiple campaign types in one platform with no contracts and a free, donor-tip-funded option.
What the data says.
On the headline numbers, GoFundMe and RallyUp are closely matched — the better pick comes down to Credit card availability, language coverage, and where your donors are.
Per-method pricing vs RallyUp.
| 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 | RallyUp |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (kr100) | kr96.80 | kr96.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + kr0.30 | 2.9% + kr0.30 |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (24,037) | 4.1 (9)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 20 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | US | US |
| Languages | 7★ winner | 0 |
| Payment methods supported | 7★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
Fees are level on a credit-card donation.
3.3 vs 4.1 on Trustpilot.
20 vs 0 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
US nonprofits running game-based and event fundraising - raffles, sweepstakes, auctions and a-thons - that want multiple campaign types in one platform with no contracts and a free, donor-tip-funded option.
- ✓More than a dozen mix-and-match campaign types, from donation pages to raffles, auctions, sweepstakes, peer-to-peer and a-thons.
- ✓Free plan with no platform fee, funded by optional donor tips; no contracts, setup fees or minimum fees.
- ✓Built-in legal compliance for raffles and sweepstakes, including prewritten rules and a review before going live.
- ✓Reports over 55,000 nonprofits served and more than $1 billion raised.
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 RallyUp?
On a kr100 donation, GoFundMe delivers approximately kr96.80 to the recipient and RallyUp 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?
GoFundMe operates in 20 countries; RallyUp operates in 0.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.