{"id":117358,"date":"2026-03-20T13:16:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T20:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog?p=117358"},"modified":"2026-08-03T08:25:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T15:25:51","slug":"gofundme-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/gofundme-reviews","title":{"rendered":"GoFundMe Reviews: Benefits, Drawbacks, and What Real Users are Saying"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re considering <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/how-to-cancel-your-gofundme-account\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cancelling your GoFundMe account<\/a> \u2013 or not sure whether you should switch to the platform \u2013 and wondering what other nonprofit users think, I\u2019m here to help.<\/p>\n<p>Below, I\u2019ll share real-life GoFundMe reviews focusing on various key areas to help you make a decision.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>GoFundMe relies on optional donor tips, which can lead to tipping fatigue among donors.<\/li>\n<li>The platform is specifically designed for individual fundraising, lacking essential nonprofit features.<\/li>\n<li>Many users note that the platform is easy to use.<\/li>\n<li>Nonprofits express frustration regarding delayed access to funds raised.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"post-117358-_5zgwzvcrqiqz\"><\/a>GoFundMe Benefits<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-117371\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gofundme-reviews-homepage.png\" alt=\"GoFundMe homepage\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gofundme-reviews-homepage.png 1999w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gofundme-reviews-homepage-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gofundme-reviews-homepage-1024x571.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gofundme-reviews-homepage-768x428.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gofundme-reviews-homepage-1536x856.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-117358-_pgf40ucl4tju\"><\/a>1. Ease of use<\/h3>\n<p>Customers appreciate how easy it is to use the platform and set up <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/online-fundraising-campaign\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">campaigns<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe ease of using the site &#8211; sharing with others and the fact that I was alerted when a donation came in.\u201d &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/reviews\/698e61e6a7b306b7150c94b3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Haverlina<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cGoFundMe is great for getting campaigns up and running fast.\u201d &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/158457\/CrowdRise\/#Capterra___6529238\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Damien B.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-117358-_bjmyyta5t173\"><\/a>2. Well-known platform<\/h3>\n<p>GoFundMe reviewers note that its well-known reputation makes it easy to fundraise for important causes.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cGoFundMe is a well-known company that aids people with raising funds for important matters.\u201d &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/158457\/CrowdRise\/#Capterra___6748083\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Zoe D.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-117358-_8ezwr44cw7ju\"><\/a>3. Good for raising organizational awareness<\/h3>\n<p>Some GoFundMe reviews highlight how the platform is great for raising awareness of your mission among local community members.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI recently started a nonprofit and am working to fundraise for my cause. GoFundMe is a great way to reach members in the community who may or may not know about your cause\u2026\u201d &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/158457\/CrowdRise\/#Capterra___6296843\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lauren F.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"post-117358-_skll3xw8oox0\"><\/a>GoFundMe Drawbacks<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-117358-_fy726q5znj2\"><\/a>1. Optional donor tipping model<\/h3>\n<p>GoFundMe relies on optional donor tips to fund its platform, with the default tip set to <strong>16.5%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Some users have expressed frustration with the platform requesting tips.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cAfter setting up a GFM account, every person who donated was automatically charged an additional 18% on top of their donation. GFM said this was an optional tip, but that was not true. I told them my donor sight did not give this option at all. It was set. Consequently, my donors stopped giving, and I was out hundreds of dollars that I felt responsible for repaying to my donors because GFM would not reimburse the funds!\u201d &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/reviews\/672e1bec68c00ea0c6441818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Julie Child<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Requesting optional tips can frustrate donors and lead to tipping fatigue.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-117358-_g33k7h57tp8o\"><\/a>2. Not ideal for nonprofit organizations<\/h3>\n<p>GoFundMe is a <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/crowdfunding-sites-for-nonprofits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crowdfunding platform<\/a> aimed at individual fundraisers. It therefore lacks essential nonprofit-specific fundraising features.<\/p>\n<p>See what this user had to say:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe association between GoFundMe which is typically for individuals seeking funding for something, and nonprofits is not a positive association.\u201d &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/gofundme\/reviews\/gofundme-review-7339719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> Amanda C.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>GoFundMe reviews also note that its broad accessibility may create challenges for nonprofits. Since the platform is widely used among personal fundraisers, organizations may compete for supporters\u2019 attention and trust, making it difficult to shine the spotlight on their causes.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cAnyone can use it for any reason. It makes it hard for organizations to use the platform since it doesn&#8217;t feel authentic since anyone can create a page for any reason.\u201d &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/158457\/CrowdRise\/#Capterra___6769794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Nichole R.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-117358-_gmezrkxwl24e\"><\/a>3. Delay in access to funds<\/h3>\n<p>Some users express frustration in accessing donations received, alluding to complex payment policies.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cTERRIBLE EXPERIENCE! Easy to set up a Fundraiser. NOT EASY TO GET YOUR FUNDS BACK!\u201d &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/reviews\/69b19274d95dfd114e9e8d2c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Daniel Kostella Sr.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cGetting money out of the system is way too hard. They just sit on your money, making interest.\u201d &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/gofundme\/reviews\/gofundme-review-10376032\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Steve K.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"post-117358-_8ps87qqof8v6\"><\/a>Pricing<\/h2>\n<p>GoFundMe has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/158457\/CrowdRise\/#pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">4.1<\/a> out of 5 Value for Money rating on Capterra, based on 47 reviews.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s free to start a fundraiser on GoFundMe. The platform automatically deducts <strong>2.9% + $0.30<\/strong> from every donation to cover card and transaction fees.<\/p>\n<p>As mentioned earlier, GoFundMe requests optional tips from donors to cover operational costs. The default tip amount is automatically set to <strong>16.5%<\/strong>, and donors who don\u2019t want to leave a tip need to opt out by sliding the tip scale down to 0%.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117376 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gofundme-tipping-reviews.png\" alt=\"GoFundMe's optional tipping model on a donation form\" width=\"561\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gofundme-tipping-reviews.png 1220w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gofundme-tipping-reviews-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gofundme-tipping-reviews-1024x858.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gofundme-tipping-reviews-768x643.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Various GoFundMe reviews express concern about the platform\u2019s tipping model. Some donors also note that it was not immediately clear that they were leaving a tip in the first place.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI donated $100 to a friend that lost her mom and was struggling financially. I look at my receipt from GoFundMe the next day and see that I was charged $117.50? Huh? The additional $17.50 they took out of my bank account was labeled as a tip. Who would I be tipping? I was not receiving any type of service that would warrant a tip.\u201d &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/reviews\/69a13d942e4dafab643e0696\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Shannon<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI made a donation as I have in the past and this time they added a tip on without my permission. I had to reach out to them to have it removed and was told that the tip is added automatically and you have to manually remove it before donating. I do not think this is right- you should have the option of adding a tip, not be forced to remove one.\u201d &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/reviews\/69a0b3b3523056ef69f258a9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Susan Gallo<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Shifting operational costs onto donors by requesting optional tips can erode trust and drive away supporters \u2013 impacting your fundraising over time. Your nonprofit may also face pushback from donors who feel misled by the unclear tipping model.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"post-117358-_148fmhk5notl\"><\/a>Features<\/h2>\n<p>GoFundMe\u2019s features are rated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/158457\/CrowdRise\/#features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">4.3<\/a> out of 5 stars on Capterra.<\/p>\n<p>Here are its main features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Crowdfunding<\/li>\n<li>Team fundraising<\/li>\n<li>Basic donor management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As mentioned before, GoFundMe is a fundraising platform that has crowdfunding and general fundraising capabilities. If your nonprofit requires a more holistic suite of online and in-person fundraising features, you may want to <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/gofundme-alternatives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">consider alternatives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"post-117358-_pp7jpkrq2c5j\"><\/a>Customer Support<\/h2>\n<p>GoFundMe\u2019s customer service is rated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/158457\/CrowdRise\/#support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">4<\/a> out of 5 stars on Capterra.<\/p>\n<p>They offer a chatbot option for a faster response time or to request human support via email. They also offer various <a href=\"https:\/\/support.gofundme.com\/hc\/en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">help articles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Despite GoFundMe\u2019s high customer service rating, some reviews note long wait times when requesting support.<\/p>\n<p>See what this user had to say:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI have been in the chat support online for 2 days! This has to be a record for one of the worst customer services. They are still unable to fix the problem.\u201d &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/158457\/CrowdRise\/#Capterra___6770664\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> Dina R.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"post-117358-_hhk4wepw5r36\"><\/a>Why Nonprofits Choose Donorbox Over GoFundMe<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-117359\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-117358-1.png\" alt=\"Donorbox homepage\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-117358-1.png 2048w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-117358-1-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-117358-1-1024x571.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-117358-1-768x428.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/word-image-117358-1-1536x856.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now that I\u2019ve highlighted various GoFundMe reviews, you may be wondering why more than <strong>100,000 organizations<\/strong> \u2013 nonprofits included \u2013 choose to fundraise with Donorbox.<\/p>\n<p>Donorbox offers a comprehensive suite of fundraising features and <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/donor-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">donor management<\/a> tools to amplify your fundraising and impact while strengthening donor relationships:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create highly <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/branded-donation-form-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">customizable donation forms<\/a> and pages. Include images, custom colors, and text to appeal to supporters.<\/li>\n<li>Increase engagement, donations, and campaign awareness with <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/crowdfunding-platform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox Crowdfunding<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Collect cashless in-person donations via credit\/debit cards and digital wallets with <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/live-kiosk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">donation kiosk software<\/a> for tablets and smartphones.<\/li>\n<li>Promote and sell event tickets, simplify guest check-in, track attendees, and accept donations on top of ticket sales with Donorbox\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">event ticketing software<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Inspire your biggest supporters to fundraise for you using their own customizable campaign pages with <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/peer-to-peer-fundraising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox Peer-to-Peer<\/a>. All funds raised flow directly to your Donorbox account.<\/li>\n<li>Build lasting donor relationships, strengthen your outreach, and track every donation with Donorbox CRM. <a href=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/1_M-u5DrwRGapwsXs3ZprqQ4qc9c?original_url=https%3A%2F%2Fdonorbox.org%2Fexplore%2Fnonprofit-crm%2F&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_source=&amp;__hstc=254822423.fd0949ddf3048375d8101500fbd2dedc.1768562947876.1773743964266.1773836066258.53&amp;__hssc=254822423.1.1773836066258&amp;__hsfp=e5e121809e572298515579ed4ef0a683\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join the waitlist<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And more. Explore all Donorbox\u2019s features <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Hear what Kendell Davy, the Founding Board Member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/rileyrocks.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Riley Rocks Foundation<\/a>, has to say about their experience with Donorbox:<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Charity Gala Winning Strategy: $100,000+ in Donations Raised!\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ur-VD44b7HM?list=PLKmtT4hz3Ih4wngQJicSU58cbjCoTX3LO\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new\/?utm_source=Blog\"><span class='mb-text'>Sign Up for Donorbox<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In addition to these features, Donorbox has a world-class <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.zendesk.com\/hc\/en-us\/requests\/new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">customer support<\/a> team that works 24\/7 to resolve all queries. They also offer plenty of resources and help articles to scale your fundraising.<\/p>\n<p>Donorbox offers three <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pricing plans<\/a>. The Standard Plan costs $0 per month, with a platform fee of 2.95% for most features.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>For a reduced platform fee of 1.75% for most features, upgrade to <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donorbox-pro\">Pro<\/a> for $150 per month and access additional benefits like Zapier integrations, and tracking and analytics.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly 70% of Pro organizations raise an average of <strong>9x more <\/strong>within six months of signing up.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Alternatively, sign up for <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/explore\/premium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox Premium<\/a> to customize your plan based on your unique fundraising needs. Platform fees range from 1.6% to 2%. Enjoy personalized coaching, 24\/7 customer support, and more.<\/p>\n<p>For more reviews, comparison articles, and fundraising tips, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nonprofit Blog<\/a>. Subscribe to the monthly newsletter to receive a hand-picked selection of articles sent to your inbox.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=footer-bannerc\" class=\"banner-link\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/seemless-giving-tools.webp\" alt=\"Bottom banner\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re considering cancelling your GoFundMe account \u2013 or not sure whether you should switch to the platform \u2013 and wondering what other nonprofit users think, I\u2019m here to help. 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