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# GoFundMe

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> Cloud-based fundraising solution that helps businesses raise donations, send acknowledgments, create campaigns, and more.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 68 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses GoFundMe?

Designed for nonprofit organizations, it is a fundraising solution that helps with discovering fundraisers, collect donations, creating landing pages,  activating recurring donations, and more.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 68 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: GoFundMe
- **Location**: Royal Oak, US
- **Founded**: 2010

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Other (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Canada, United States

## Features

- CRM Software
- Campaign Management Software
- Communication Management
- Donor Management
- Event Management Software
- Fundraising Management
- Member Database
- Mobile Giving
- Recurring Giving
- Reporting & Statistics

## Integrations (4 total)

- Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
- Eventbrite
- Google Analytics 360
- Salesforce Sales Cloud

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base Software
- 24/7 (Live rep)

## Category

- [Fundraising Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/20047/fundraising/software)

## Related Categories

- [Fundraising Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/20047/fundraising/software)
- [Nonprofit Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30805/nonprofit/software)

## Alternatives

1. [DonorPerfect](https://www.capterra.ca/software/2698/donorperfect-fundraising-software) — 4.5/5 (1459 reviews)
2. [Givebutter](https://www.capterra.ca/software/172048/givebutter) — 4.8/5 (872 reviews)
3. [Zeffy](https://www.capterra.ca/software/220131/zeffy) — 4.8/5 (487 reviews)
4. [Donorbox](https://www.capterra.ca/software/156860/donorbox) — 4.8/5 (625 reviews)
5. [Bonterra Network for Good](https://www.capterra.ca/software/111128/bonterra-guided-fundraising) — 4.6/5 (937 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Go Give GoFundMe a Chance\!" — 4.0/5

> **Zoe** | *March 20, 2025* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
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> **Pros**: GoFundMe is a well-known company that aids people with raising funds for important matters. It allows people from all over the world to donate at the click of a button—no lengthy or complicated process required.
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> **Cons**: While it is a great platform, it can be a little intimidating when using for the first time. Regardless of that, the customer support is great for any questions the user may have while creating a GoFundMe.
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> Relatively positive, it is easy to share the pages you create and donate to those you want to.

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### "Everyone needs to give this a try" — 5.0/5

> **Elaine** | *September 27, 2024* | Veterinary Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: We have set up gofundmes for clients that are needing to raise money for their pets in the past. It's easy to use and the funds get delivered quickly.
> 
> **Cons**: The online phone web version isn't seamless, so can be a bit difficult to navigate
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> Good use and was able to raise a good amount of funds\!

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### "GoFundMe is still the go-to for fund-raising" — 5.0/5

> **Damien** | *October 6, 2024* | Media Production | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: GoFundMe is great for getting campaigns up and running fast.
> 
> **Cons**: I really haven't found a con with GoFundMe.
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> We have an NGO and plan on using GoFundMe more for international donors. It's so easy to setup and use.

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### "Fixed my 🐕" — 5.0/5

> **angelique** | *April 21, 2025* | Fund-Raising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: You meet your goals quickly and it’s useful for those that are really in hardship it is a great way to reach goal for much needed service
> 
> **Cons**: I can’t say there is anything I don’t like the only thing maybe would be the people who misuse it for the wrong reasons
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> I have had 2 experiences and I was so grateful it helped me in a time in need to see people who didn’t even know me contribute

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### "Kept me on the online chat support for 2 days\! Still can't fix the problem." — 1.0/5

> **Dina** | *April 8, 2025* | Fund-Raising | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10
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> **Cons**: I 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.
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> Absolutely awful. Would not recommend them

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