Canadians have the usual global platforms — but fees on small gifts, and payout reach, vary.
In Canada, GoFundMe leads, with others like FundRazr and Indiegogo also used. GoFundMe and tip-model sites charge no platform fee but pass through roughly 2.9% + $0.30 per donation; some add a platform fee on top. Many-small-gifts campaigns feel those per-gift fees most.
Ralli charges a flat 2% plus a small low-cost rail cost, pays direct to your own bank account, and works in around 185 countries.
| Platform | Est. fees on $5,000 | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| Ralli — flat 2% + low-cost rails | $150 | 3.0% |
| GoFundMe | $445 | 8.9% |
| FundRazr | $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.
A 0%-platform site can match Ralli on a few large gifts; Ralli wins on volume of small donations and on direct cross-border payouts.
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Open the fee calculator →It depends on gift size. On many small donations a flat 2% plus low-cost rails keeps more; a 0%-platform site can be about as cheap on a few large gifts.
Yes. Ralli pays direct to your own bank account, non-custodial, in around 185 countries.
Both have a 0% platform fee but pass through roughly 2.9% + $0.30 of processing per gift.
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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.