GoFundraise vs Raised
GoFundraise is a donation and peer-to-peer fundraising platform used by NZ and AU charities. Raised is built for product fundraising and crowdfunding. Here is how they compare.
Pricing & Fees
GoFundraise charges charities a service fee on donations. Raised charges supporters, not the fundraiser.
Raised
- ✓Free to use with no setup fees
- ✓No monthly subscription fees
- ✓5% platform fee charged to supporters, not you
- ✓Cash and bank transfer payments have no processing fees
GoFundraise
- ✓No signup or annual fee for charities
- ✗0% to 6% + GST service fee charged to the charity (varies by plan and donor-tip model)
- ✗Payment processing fees per transaction on top of service fee
- ✓Free for individual fundraisers and donors
Features
GoFundraise is built for charities collecting donations. Raised supports product fundraising, crowdfunding, and personal fundraisers with more payment options.
Raised
- ✓Product fundraising and crowdfunding
Sell products from wholesalers, run a crowdfunding campaign, or start a personal fundraiser. All in one platform.
- ✓Order management
Track every order, manage delivery schedules, and handle fulfilment in one place
- ✓Wholesaler marketplace
Browse and connect with wholesalers who supply fundraising products
- ✓Cash, Tap to Pay, bank transfer, and online payments
Stripe, cash, bank transfer, and mobile Tap to Pay. Cash and bank transfers have zero fees.
- ✓CRM, email campaigns, and analytics
Built-in CRM with customer tagging, bulk email campaigns, and real-time analytics dashboard
GoFundraise
- ✓Peer-to-peer fundraising
Supporters create their own fundraising pages linked to a charity campaign, with individual goals and progress tracking
- ✓Charity donation portal
Registered charities get a branded donation portal for direct and recurring giving
- ✓Event fundraising
Link fundraising to events like marathons, charity runs, and community challenges
- ✗No product-based fundraising
Donation-only platform. No way to sell products through your campaign.
- ✗No in-person payment options
Online payments only. No cash or Tap to Pay.
Why Choose Raised?
GoFundraise only handles donations and charges the charity up to 6%. Raised does donations and product fundraising, with zero fees on cash payments and no charges to the organiser.
Product-Based Fundraising
Raised lets you sell actual products. Supporters get something they want, and your group keeps the margin. GoFundraise only handles donations.
Fee-Free Cash Payments
Accept cash with zero processing fees. On GoFundraise, every donation incurs processing fees charged to the charity.
Wholesaler Network
Connect with wholesalers through Raised. Find products, compare margins, and launch your fundraiser quickly.
Order Management
From product catalogue to delivery tracking, Raised handles the full fundraising lifecycle. GoFundraise tracks donations, not orders.
Questions about choosing Raised
Why choose Raised as an alternative to GoFundraise?
Choose Raised when your school, club or community group wants product fundraising, donation pages and sponsored athons in one platform. Manage campaigns online, share fundraising links and use participating wholesalers or your own products without a setup fee or monthly subscription.
Does Raised charge fundraising fees?
Raised has no setup fee or monthly subscription. Card payments carry a 5% platform fee plus processing fees. Eligible product fundraisers can accept cash and bank transfer without platform or processing fees. Payment availability and how fees are collected depend on your region and campaign settings. Check Raised's pricing page for details.
How do we start our next fundraiser on Raised?
Create a Raised account, choose your fundraising format and add your campaign details. For product fundraisers, confirm products, prices and collection arrangements before publishing. Share your new Raised link with supporters. Existing campaigns, payment details and donor records do not transfer automatically from another platform.
Ready to Start Your Fundraising Journey?
Run your next product fundraiser, donation appeal or sponsored athon with Raised. No setup fee or monthly subscription.