CanadaHelps vs GoGetFunding
Canadian donors who want a single secure home for their giving, and registered Canadian charities seeking online fundraising tools, automatic tax-receipting, and a profile synced from the CRA database.
Individual fundraisers running personal, medical, or emergency campaigns who prefer a fundraiser-paid platform fee over donor tipping, with broad international country availability.
Of every 100 donated, CanadaHelps delivers 3.45 more per 100 to the recipient than GoGetFunding.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: CanadaHelps in CAD, GoGetFunding in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | CanadaHelps | GoGetFunding |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | C$96.25★ winner | $92.80 |
| Platform fee | 3.75%★ winner | 4% |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + C$0.00★ winner | 2.9% + $0.30 |
| Trustpilot | 3.2 (1) | 4 (435)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 56 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | CA (Microsoft) | — |
| Languages | 2★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 5★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
C$96.25 vs $92.80 reaches the recipient.
3.2 vs 4 on Trustpilot.
56 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Canadian donors who want a single secure home for their giving, and registered Canadian charities seeking online fundraising tools, automatic tax-receipting, and a profile synced from the CRA database.
- ✓Operated by a registered Canadian charity and public foundation dedicated to online giving since 2000.
- ✓Every CRA-registered Canadian charity has a profile, synced automatically from the CRA database.
- ✓Automatic electronic tax receipts are issued for each donation, whether or not the donor has an account.
- ✓Broad payment support: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, gift cards, securities, and cryptocurrency.
Individual fundraisers running personal, medical, or emergency campaigns who prefer a fundraiser-paid platform fee over donor tipping, with broad international country availability.
- ✓No donor-tip prompt at checkout — the platform fee is charged to the fundraiser instead.
- ✓Broad international availability across more than 50 countries.
- ✓Keep-what-you-raise model with no all-or-nothing goal requirement.
- ✓Supports cards, PayPal, bank transfer, and Bitcoin.
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, CanadaHelps or GoGetFunding?
Of every 100 donated, CanadaHelps delivers approximately C$96.25 to the recipient and GoGetFunding delivers approximately $92.80. 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?
CanadaHelps operates in 1 countries; GoGetFunding operates in 56.
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