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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Zeffy vs. Qgiv: Which fundraising platform is better for nonprofits?

When it comes to fundraising platforms, nonprofits need the best tech around so they can invest in their mission—not in platform fees or expensive software. That’s why nonprofits choose Zeffy over Qgiv for their fundraising, donation management, and online raffle needs.

Fees
0% fees, always.
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Transaction fees:
3.95-4.95% + $0.30 / transaction
‍
Platform fees:
$159 - $700 /month

Monthly fees:
$25 per month
Features
  • Donation forms (Free!)
  • In-person donations (Free!)
  • Peer-to-peer campaigns (Free!)
  • Event ticketing (Free!)
  • Memberships (Free!)
  • Donor management (Free!)
  • Online raffles and lotteries (Free!)
  • Host auctions (Free!)
  • eCommerce/online store (Free!)
  • Integrations through Zapier (Free!)
  • Donation forms (Only transaction fees paid)
  • Event registration (Only transaction fees paid)
  • Text fundraising (Paid)
  • Peer-to-peer fundraising (Paid)
  • Auction fundraising (Paid)
  • Donor management (Paid)
  • Integrations through Zapier (Paid)
In-person
payments
  • No card reader required.
  • Accepts all payment types.
  • Still 100% free.
Likelihood
to recommend
98.9% of Zeffy's customers would recommend it to other nonprofits
90% of Qgiv's customers would recommend it to other nonprofits
Ease-of-use
4.6/5
Value for
money
4.9/5
4.5/5
Fees
0% transaction fees
0% platform fees
0% monthly fees
Learn how >
Transaction fees:
3.95-4.95% + $0.30 / transaction
‍
Platform fees:
$159 - $700 /month

Monthly fees:
$25 per month
0% fees, always.
Learn how >
Transaction fees:
3.95-4.95% + $0.30 / transaction
‍
Platform fees:
$159 - $700 /month

Monthly fees:
$25 per month
  • Donation forms (Free!)
  • In-person donations (Free!)
  • Peer-to-peer campaigns (Free!)
  • Event ticketing (Free!)
  • Memberships (Free!)
  • Donor management (Free!)
  • Online raffles and lotteries (Free!)
  • eCommerce/online store (Free!)
  • Integrations through Zapier (Free!)
  • Donation forms (Free!)
  • Event registration (Free!)
  • Text fundraising (Paid)
  • Peer-to-peer fundraising (Paid)
  • Auction fundraising (Paid)
  • Donor management (Paid)
  • Integrations through Zapier (Paid)
  • Accept payments in person
  • No card reader required
  • All payment types accepted
  • 100% free - transaction fees included!
    98.9% of Zeffy's customers would recommend to other nonprofits
    90% of Qgiv's customers would recommend it to other nonprofits
    Rated 4.6 / 5 stars on Capterra for ease-of-use
    Rated 4.5 / 5 stars on Capterra for value for money.
    0% transaction fees
    0% platform fees
    0% monthly fees
    Learn how >
    Transaction fees:
    3.95-4.95% + $0.30 / transaction
    ‍
    Platform fees:
    $159 - $700 /month

    Monthly fees:
    $25 per month

    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 Qgiv,
    $9,605 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 Qgiv,
    $19,210 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 Qgiv,
    $48,025 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 Qgiv,
    $96,050 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.
    They chose Zeffy over Qgiv
    "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

    Ready to get started for free?

    FEATURES
    Fundraising thermometerApplePay/GooglePay for donations Tax receipts for donationsRecurring donationsFundraiser ticketsTap-to-Pay - Free POS!Membership cardsDonation forms