From an emergency vet bill to a rescue shelter, animal causes draw big-hearted small gifts.
Vet bills can be sudden and steep, and rescue or shelter causes rally lots of supporters giving small amounts. That mix — urgent and many small donations — is where fixed per-gift fees eat the most.
| Platform | Est. fees on $5,000 | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| Ralli — flat 2% + low-cost rails | $150 | 3.0% |
| GiveSendGo | $435 | 8.7% |
| GoFundMe | $445 | 8.9% |
| Donorbox | $558 | 11.2% |
| Indiegogo | $600 | 12.0% |
Estimated fees on a $5,000 raise across 1,000 small contributions; actual rates vary by country and payment method.
Ralli charges a flat 2% plus a small low-cost rail cost and pays direct to your own bank account, non-custodial, typically within about 48 hours — so more of each gift reaches care.
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Rescues draw many small gifts, so a flat 2% plus low-cost rails keeps the most, paid direct to the organiser's bank.
Payment processing always applies somewhere. Ralli keeps it to a flat 2% plus a small low-cost rail cost.
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Figures are estimates based on each platform's published fee structure and typical processing rates, which vary by country and payment method. Platform names belong to their respective owners; Ralli is not affiliated with them.