Checked 12 Sep 2026
GoFundMe 3.7Silver 40 pts
The largest donation crowdfunding platform for personal causes, emergencies, and community projects. No platform fee - fundraisers keep donations minus payment processing.
- Free to joinNo sign-up fee
- Only in 20 countriesCheck yours below
- Instant sign-upStart right away
- Pays via Bank transferHow you get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2010 16 yrs
- Web rank
- #1,119 worldwide
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GoFundMe is a donation crowdfunding platform where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are 0% platform fee, payment processing applies and you can withdraw via Bank transfer. Founded in 2010, GoFundMe is based in San Francisco, California, United States. It is available in 20 countries.
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What people actually earn on GoFundMe
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Figures published by GoFundMe or by independent studies and surveys, as dated. Individual earnings vary widely.
How complete is this profile?
We have 9 of the 17 things we track for every platform. Fees, payouts, join rules, countries and real earnings count most.
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- What kind of platform it is
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Our rating
Worked out from the facts on this page, the same way for every platform
Strong on fees and track record. Weaker on getting paid.
- Fees5.0
- Getting paid2.3
- Access3.3
- Track record4.0
- Proof of earnings4.0
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Achievements
40 of 100 points from 6 of 14 achievements, Silver tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there+10
Why it matters You can judge the pay from a real number instead of the platform's own promises.
How we check We need a figure for what earners are paid, earn typically, or how many people earn, with a link to the filing, pay page or study it came from.
GoFundMe $40B raised since 2010 (2026)
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up+5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
How we check The platform's sign-up and pricing pages show no fee to register as an earner.
GoFundMe free
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
Why it matters You can work out what you keep before you start.
How we check The platform publishes its cut as a percentage on its pricing or help pages, which we record as a range when it is tiered.
GoFundMe 0%
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn+10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
GoFundMe 0%
Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)+5
Why it matters Big platforms have more clients and buyers, and a lot to lose from treating earners badly.
How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
GoFundMe #1,119 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 10 years ago.
GoFundMe Founded 2010
Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country10
Why it matters Most earning platforms only take people from a handful of countries. This one lets almost anyone join.
How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
GoFundMe 19+ countries
Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
Why it matters Small earnings are not left stuck in your account waiting for a high threshold.
How we check The platform's published minimum withdrawal is $10 or less, or it has no minimum.
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Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
Why it matters Money arrives when you need it, not weeks later.
How we check The platform says payouts are instant, same-day, daily or on demand.
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Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
Why it matters Something stops you working for nothing, such as client money held before the work starts.
How we check The platform publishes how it protects earners' payments: escrow, guaranteed pay or a dispute process.
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Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
Why it matters A well-rated app usually means smooth day-to-day work and fewer payout problems.
How we check The platform's app is rated 4.5 or higher on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
GoFundMe Founded 2010
Every platform with this badge →Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings5
Why it matters Listed companies publish audited accounts, so their finances and risks are public.
How we check The company has a stock ticker on a public exchange, with filings we can read.
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Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified15
Why it matters Everything you need to decide is verified here, not left as guesswork.
How we check Fees, payouts, minimum payout, who can join and the company details are all recorded from official pages.
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Can I join GoFundMe?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes, if you are 18 or older and live in one of 20 countries.
You need a bank account. You can start straight after signing up. The first payout comes within days.
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether GoFundMe accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
Check with my countryAge 18 or older
Open in20 countries
- A bank account
- Sign upFree
- Start straight awayNo waiting for approval
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
- First payoutDays
Good to know: The fundraiser must be created in one of 20 supported countries and the person withdrawing must meet that country's rules, or money is refunded.
GoFundMe's official requirements ↗Every platform you can join →
How GoFundMe compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- GoFundMe takes no commission from what you earn — 4 of the 15 crowdfunding platforms we track are free to earn on.
Compared with the crowdfunding platforms in our directory. See them all →
Is GoFundMe legit?
What we could verify about the company
GoFundMe is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2010 (16 years)
- Headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States
- Has a Wikipedia article
- Its domain gofundme.com was registered in 2010 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 10,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #1,119)
Listing last updated September 2026 · how we verify platforms · Missing or out of date? Tell us
GoFundMe in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #1,119 worldwideAmong the top 10,000 sites (gofundme.com)
- Domain registered
- Jan 2010gofundme.com, 16 years ago
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
GoFundMe timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
GoFundMe founded
Headquarters today: San Francisco, California, United States
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Milestone
$650M a year for medical
About one in three GoFundMe campaigns are for medical costs, around 250,000 campaigns raising $650 million a year, Forbes reported in 2018.
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Milestone
$40B raised since 2010
GoFundMe says $40 billion has been raised through its platform since 2010 by fundraisers helping people and causes.
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Milestone
$50M+ raised each week
GoFundMe says more than $50 million is raised on the platform every week, averaging 2 donations per second.
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Guides
Step-by-step help for this platform
No step-by-step guide for GoFundMe yet. Browse all guides or find the right way to earn for you.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about GoFundMe
How much does GoFundMe charge?
GoFundMe fees: 0% platform fee, payment processing applies. It takes no commission, so apart from payment-processing or withdrawal costs you keep what you earn.
How do you get paid on GoFundMe?
GoFundMe pays out via Bank transfer.
Which countries is GoFundMe available in?
20 countries.
How much do people earn on GoFundMe?
GoFundMe says $40 billion has been raised through its platform since 2010 by fundraisers helping people and causes. Individual earnings vary widely.
Is GoFundMe legit?
Yes, GoFundMe is a real, operating platform: operating since 2010 (16 years), headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States and has a Wikipedia article. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best GoFundMe alternatives?
Similar platforms include Kickstarter, Indiegogo, Chuffed and Fundrazr. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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GoFundMe alternatives
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KickstarterThe best-known rewards crowdfunding platform, with over 250,000 creative projects funded. All-or-nothing campaigns for games, design, film, and technology.
Fees 5% platform fee plus payment processingkickstarter.com
IndiegogoA flexible crowdfunding platform where campaigns can keep funds even if the goal is missed, with InDemand continuing sales after the campaign. Strong for hardware and gadgets.
Fees 5% platform fee plus payment processingindiegogo.com
ChuffedA social-cause crowdfunding platform with no platform fee on donations.
Fees 0% platform fee (donor-covered), 2-3% processingchuffed.org
FundrazrA crowdfunding platform for personal causes, nonprofits, and projects.
Fees 0-5% platform fee + processingfundrazr.com
MilaapOne of India largest crowdfunding platforms, founded in 2010, having facilitated over fourteen hundred crore rupees across more than one hundred thousand causes.
Fees 0% platform fee + gateway feesmilaap.org
ImpactGuruAn Indian crowdfunding platform focused on medical fundraising, offering campaigns with no platform charges - only payment gateway fees apply.
Fees 0% platform fee, gateway fees applyimpactguru.com