In a hard time, the last thing you need is a platform taking more than its share — or making you wait for the money.
Funeral costs arrive suddenly and often need covering within days. Memorial fundraisers usually gather many small gifts from friends, family and community — a mix where fixed per-gift fees eat a noticeable slice.
| 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% |
| 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 pays contributions direct to your own bank account, typically within about 48 hours, with a flat 2% plus a small rail cost and no separate withdrawal fee — so funds are there when the costs are due. It's non-custodial, so your money never sits waiting on a platform balance.
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Open the fee calculator →Set a clear, specific goal, share it widely in the first days, and use a low-fee platform that pays direct to your own bank. Ralli pays out typically within about 48 hours.
With Ralli, typically within about 48 hours, direct to your own bank account — non-custodial, with no separate withdrawal fee.
Payment processing always applies somewhere. Ralli keeps it to a flat 2% plus a small low-cost rail cost, which matters most across many small gifts.
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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.