BetterWorld VS GivingFuel
BetterWorld asks donors to cover 2.9% fees at checkout. GivingFuel charges nonprofits 2% platform fees plus $9/month. Both take money from your mission.
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BetterWorld VS GivingFuel
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Why choose Zeffy over BetterWorld and GivingFuel if you're a nonprofit
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GivingFuel and BetterWorld charge monthly fees and platform cuts on every donation — Zeffy charges nothing
GivingFuel takes $9 to $299 per month plus 1-2% platform fees. BetterWorld charges 2.9% + $0.30 per card transaction. Zeffy covers all fees so you keep 100% of every raffle ticket, donation, and event sale.
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GivingFuel and BetterWorld lock raffles, ticketing, and stores behind paid plans — Zeffy gives you every tool for free
GivingFuel requires premium plans for ticketing and peer-to-peer. BetterWorld locks raffles and stores behind paid subscriptions. Zeffy includes raffles, auctions, ticketing, memberships, and stores from day one — no upgrades, no paywalls.
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GivingFuel and BetterWorld gate support by pricing tier — Zeffy gives every nonprofit live chat, email, and phone help at no cost
GivingFuel reserves phone support for premium subscribers. BetterWorld's support structure isn't clear or nonprofit-specific. Zeffy's nonprofit experts respond in 2-6 hours via live chat, email, and phone — free for every organization.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run all my fundraising campaigns without paying monthly fees?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donations, events, ticketing, raffles, auctions, and online stores with zero monthly fees. BetterWorld and GivingFuel lock key features behind paid plans that cost $9-$299 per month.
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 GivingFuel needs separate hardware for in-person payments.
What kind of support can I expect when I need help with campaigns?
Zeffy's nonprofit experts answer questions in 2-6 hours via email, chat, and phone support at no cost. Both competitors limit phone support to paid plans and lack nonprofit-specific teams.
Can I run auctions and raffles without upgrading to paid plans?
Yes. Zeffy includes auctions, raffles, and 50/50s at no cost. BetterWorld locks raffles behind paid subscriptions, and GivingFuel doesn't offer these tools at all.
Will I need separate tools for in-person fundraising events?
No. Zeffy's tap-to-pay app lets your team accept donations from any phone with zero fees. Both competitors require separate hardware or third-party solutions for events.
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As a startup nonprofit with only two members, and no funding (yet) we’d need something with low (or no) fees. Zeffy was a dream come true.
Masey, Loose Ends.
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