GoFundMe vs StartSomeGood
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.
Nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers running social-impact crowdfunding campaigns who want a flexible 'tipping point' funding model rather than strict all-or-nothing.
On a kr100 donation, GoFundMe delivers kr4.70 more to the recipient than StartSomeGood.
Per-method pricing vs StartSomeGood.
| 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 | StartSomeGood |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (kr100) | kr96.80★ winner | kr92.10 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 5% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + kr0.30★ winner | 2.9% + kr0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (23,930)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 20 countries | 23 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 7★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 7★ winner | 1 |
Winner by category.
kr96.80 vs kr92.10 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs — on Trustpilot.
23 vs 20 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
Nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers running social-impact crowdfunding campaigns who want a flexible 'tipping point' funding model rather than strict all-or-nothing.
- ✓Mission-focused platform dedicated to nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers.
- ✓Success-based 5% platform fee charged only if a campaign reaches its goal.
- ✓Flexible 'tipping point' model releases funds once a minimum is reached, not strict all-or-nothing.
- ✓Option to pass platform and processing fees to donors or absorb them.
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 StartSomeGood?
On a kr100 donation, GoFundMe delivers approximately kr96.80 to the recipient and StartSomeGood delivers approximately kr92.10. 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; StartSomeGood operates in 23.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.