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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The best alternative to GoFundMe for your nonprofit organization.

We've compared Zeffy and GoFundMe to help you find the right fundraising platform for your nonprofit. Read the full comparison below.

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 donation
Platform
fees
No platform fees. Ever.
Learn how and why we are 100% free and always will be. >
No platform fees.
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Similar to Zeffy, GoFundMe relies on voluntary “tips” from donors to cover platform fees for nonprofits.
Monthly
fees
No monthly fees.
No monthly fees.
In-person
donations
Accept in-person payments directly on your iPhone: 
  • No card reader required.
  • Accepts all payment types. 
  • Still 100% free.
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Fees
0% transaction fees
0% platform fees
0% monthly fees
Learn how >
2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.

+ Voluntary “tips” collected from donors to cover platform fees.
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Features
  • Donation campaigns
  • In-person donations
  • Peer-to-peer campaigns
  • Event ticketing
  • Auctions
  • Donor management
  • Raffles & lotteries
  • eCommerce/online store
  • Donation campaigns
  • Peer-to-peer campaigns
  • Event ticketing
  • Donor management
Support
4.9/ 5
4.0/5
Likelihood to recommend
98% of Zeffy users recommend it to other nonprofits.
Source: Zeffy's Capterra reviews.
76% of GoFundMe users recommend it to other nonprofits.
Source: GoFundMe's Capterra reviews.
Ease-of-use
4.2/5
No processing fees.

We cover 100% of the fees for your nonprofit. No exceptions.
Learn how >
2.9% + $0.30 per donation
No platform fees. Ever.
Learn how we are 100% free >
No platform fees.

GoFundMe relies on “tips” collected from donors so they can offer a 0% platform fee to NPOs.
No monthly fees
No monthly fees
Accept in-person payments directly on your iPhone:

  • No card reader required.
  • Accepts all payment types. 
  • Still 100% free.
Learn how >
0% transaction fees
0% platform fees
0% monthly fees
Learn how >
2.9% + $0.30 per transaction

+ Optional “tips” collected from donors to cover the platform fees.
  • Donation campaigns
  • In-person donations
  • Peer-to-peer campaigns
  • Event ticketing
  • Memberships
  • Donor management
  • Raffles & lotteries
  • eCommerce/online store
  • Donation campaigns
  • Peer-to-peer campaigns
  • Event ticketing
  • Donor management
Unlimited, free support with a team of nonprofit experts
  • Rated 4.2/5 stars on Capterra
  • Not tailored to the needs of nonprofits
98% of Zeffy users would recommend it to other nonprofits
65.9% of GoFundMe users would recommend it to other nonprofits
Rated 4.3 / 5 stars on Capterra for ease-of-use
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Calculate how much you can save with Zeffy

If you fundraise
$10,000
$20,000
$50,000
$100,000
$10,000
will be deposited into your bank account
On Givebutter,
$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 DonorPerfect,
$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 DonorPerfect,
$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 DonorPerfect,
$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.
"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

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