How is Zeffy free?
How is Zeffy free?
Zeffy relies entirely on optional contributions from donors. At the payment confirmation step - we ask donors to leave an optional contribution to Zeffy.
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A zero-fee, 100% free alternative to Givelify for your nonprofit.

Did you know there’s a zero-fee alternative to Givelify out there? See why Nonprofits chose Zeffy over Givelify for our zero-fee policy, the simplicity of our platform, and the quality of our customer support.

Pricing
Processing
fees
No processing fees.We cover 100% of the fees (even credit card transaction fees)
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  • 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (Visa, Mastercard, Discover)
  • 3.5% + $0.30 per transaction (American Express)
Platform
fees
No platform fees. Ever. Learn how and why we are 100% free and always will be.
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No platform fees
Monthly fees
No monthly fees. Zeffy is 100% free and always will be
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Value for
money
4.9/5
4.8/5
Software Capabilities
Features
  • Donation forms (Free!)
  • In-person donations (Free!)
  • Peer-to-peer campaigns (Free!)
  • Event ticketing (Free!)
  • Online auctions (Free!)
  • Memberships (Free!)
  • Donor management (Free!)
  • Online raffles (Free!)
  • eCommerce/online store (Free!)
  • Integrations via Zapier (Free!)
  • Online Fundraising (Paid)
  • Integrations (Paid)
  • Donor Management (Paid)
In person
payments
  • No card reader required - Only your iPhone!
  • Accepts all payment types.
  • Always 100% free.
  • Credit card
  • Debit card
Ease of use
4.8/5
Support & Webinar
Training &
Support
  • Unlimited customer support
  • Live chat support
  • Email support
  • Help center
  • Weekly office hours
  • Punctual fundraising webinars
  • 100% Free.
  • Email Support
  • Online Support Center
  • Webinars
Quality of
support
4.9/5
4.9/5
Likelihood to
recommend
98.9% of Zeffy's customers would recommend it to other nonprofits
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Reminder
Fees
0% processing fees

0% platform fees

0% monthly fees
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Processing Fees

2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (Visa, Mastercard, Discover)

3.5% + $0.30 per transaction (American Express)

Calculate how much you can save with Zeffy

$10,000
will be deposited into your bank account
On
Zeffy vs. Givelify
$9,710 or less
will be deposited into your bank account
Every other fundraising platform charges 3%-10% in platform and credit card fees. Zeffy covers these fees for your nonprofit.
$20,000
will be deposited into your bank account
On
Zeffy vs. Givelify
$19,420 or less
will be deposited into your bank account
Every other fundraising platform charges 3%-10% in platform and credit card fees. Zeffy covers these fees for your nonprofit.
$50,000
will be deposited into your bank account
On
Zeffy vs. Givelify
$48,550 or less
will be deposited into your bank account
Every other fundraising platform charges 3%-10% in platform and credit card fees. Zeffy covers these fees for your nonprofit.
$100,000
will be deposited into your bank account
On
Zeffy vs. Givelify
$97,100 or less
will be deposited into your bank account
Every other fundraising platform charges 3%-10% in platform and credit card fees. Zeffy covers these fees for your nonprofit.
What makes Zeffy better for fundraisers like you
"Zeffy was a no-brainer because of their no-fee policy. The fees from other fundraising platforms were holding us back from fully supporting our mission."
- Niki F. - Fund Development Manager, Rainbow Society of Alberta