GoFundMe vs Steunactie
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.
Dutch- and French-speaking community fundraisers in the Netherlands and Belgium - sports clubs, schools, churches and local nonprofits - that want a simple, VAT-transparent platform with weekly payouts and no minimum goal.
On a kr100 donation, GoFundMe delivers kr3.40 more to the recipient than Steunactie.
What the data says.
Paying by Credit card, GoFundMe delivers about kr3.45 more of every kr100 donated than Steunactie (kr96.85 vs kr93.40).
Steunactie holds the stronger Trustpilot record: 4.5/5 across 723 reviews, against 3.3/5 across 24,037 for GoFundMe.
Per-method pricing vs Steunactie.
| 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 | Steunactie |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (kr100) | kr96.80★ winner | kr93.40 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 6% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + kr0.30★ winner | 0% + kr0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (24,037) | 4.5 (723)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 20 countries★ winner | 2 countries |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 7★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 7★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
kr96.80 vs kr93.40 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs 4.5 on Trustpilot.
20 vs 2 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
Dutch- and French-speaking community fundraisers in the Netherlands and Belgium - sports clubs, schools, churches and local nonprofits - that want a simple, VAT-transparent platform with weekly payouts and no minimum goal.
- ✓Built for Benelux community causes - clubs, schools, churches and nonprofits - with simple setup.
- ✓Clear, VAT-inclusive pricing on a small set of common Benelux payment methods.
- ✓Keep-it-all funding with no minimum target, and weekly payouts that can be paused.
- ✓Payments handled by PSD2-licensed providers (Mollie, PayPal, Payaut).
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 Steunactie?
On a kr100 donation, GoFundMe delivers approximately kr96.80 to the recipient and Steunactie delivers approximately kr93.40. 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; Steunactie operates in 2.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.