BetterWorld VS Crowdchange
BetterWorld charges 2.9% + $0.30 per donation. Crowdchange takes 6% + 2.3%. Both platforms cost nonprofits thousands — $2,900 vs $8,300 on every $100,000 raised.
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BetterWorld VS Crowdchange
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over BetterWorld and Crowdchange if you're a nonprofit
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Crowdchange and BetterWorld take a cut of every donation, Zeffy doesn't
BetterWorld asks donors to cover fees at checkout, and Crowdchange takes 6% plus processing costs. Zeffy covers all fees so you keep 100% of every donation without asking supporters to pay extra.
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Your donors give to your mission, not to cover platform fees
Crowdchange charges 6% on every gift, and BetterWorld hides processing fees behind donor opt-ins. Zeffy gives you full fundraising tools at zero cost, so your donors' contributions go directly to your mission.
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Run raffles, events, and campaigns without losing 6% to fees
BetterWorld locks raffles behind paid plans, and Crowdchange takes 6% from every ticket sold. Zeffy includes raffles, ticketing, auctions, and stores at no cost, so you can run any campaign without losing money to platform fees.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run all my fundraising campaigns without paying platform fees?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donations, events, raffles, auctions, and stores at zero cost. BetterWorld and CrowdChange lock key features behind paid plans or charge 6% on every dollar raised.
Do my donors need to create accounts to give through Zeffy?
No. Zeffy accepts all payment types without requiring donor logins. BetterWorld requires accounts for bank transfers, and CrowdChange limits payment options to credit cards only.
Will I get nonprofit-focused support when I need help?
Yes. Zeffy's nonprofit experts respond in 2-6 hours via chat, email, and phone. Both competitors offer unclear support with no dedicated nonprofit teams or transparent response times.
Can I collect donations through bank transfers without extra fees?
Yes. Zeffy accepts ACH bank transfers at zero cost with no donor account requirements. BetterWorld forces donors to create accounts for bank transfers, and CrowdChange doesn't offer ACH at all.
Will I lose money on every donation to platform fees?
Never. Zeffy covers all processing costs so you keep 100% of donations. BetterWorld charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction, and CrowdChange takes 6% plus processing fees on every gift.
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