GoFundMe vs Leetchi
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.
French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.
On a $100 donation, Leetchi delivers $0.05 more to the recipient than GoFundMe.
Per-method pricing vs Leetchi.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of $100, recipient gets | Notes | Leetchi · fee | Leetchi gets | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venmo Popular in EN | 2.9% + $0.30 | $96.80 | US-only; same 2.9% + USD 0.30 transaction fee. | not supported | — | — |
| iDEAL | 2.9% + $0.25 | $96.85 | One per-donation transaction fee, identical across methods; no iDEAL-specific rate. | not supported | — | — |
| Credit card | 2.9% + $0.30 | $96.80 | Single per-donation transaction fee, same on every method; varies by country (UK 2.9% + GBP 0.25, US 2.9% + USD 0.30, AU 2.2% + AUD 0.30). | 2.9% + $0.25 | $96.85 | $-0.05 |
| PayPal | 2.9% + $0.25 | $96.85 | Same per-donation transaction fee as every method. | not supported | — | — |
| Apple Pay | 2.9% + $0.25 | $96.85 | Same per-donation transaction fee as every method. | not supported | — | — |
| Google Pay | 2.9% + $0.25 | $96.85 | Same per-donation transaction fee as every method. | not supported | — | — |
| Bank Transfer | 2.9% + $0.25 | $96.85 | Same per-donation transaction fee as every method. | not supported | — | — |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GoFundMe | Leetchi |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets ($100) | $96.80 | $96.85★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30 | 2.9% + $0.25★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (23,930) | 4.2 (50,676)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 20 countries | 36 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | EEA★ winner |
| Languages | 7★ winner | 4 |
| Payment methods supported | 7★ winner | 3 |
Winner by category.
$96.85 vs $96.80 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs 4.2 on Trustpilot.
36 vs 20 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
French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.
- ✓Established European brand with strong recognition in France and Belgium
- ✓Free group-pot product for personal collections (gifts, group events, shared expenses)
- ✓EEA data residency
- ✓High Trustpilot rating across 50,000+ reviews
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 Leetchi?
On a $100 donation, GoFundMe delivers approximately $96.80 to the recipient and Leetchi delivers approximately $96.85. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Leetchi 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; Leetchi operates in 36.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.