BetterWorld VS Greater Giving
BetterWorld keeps 100% of donations free. Greater Giving charges $130/month plus 5% fees — $6,560 on every $50,000 raised going to software, not mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
BetterWorld VS Greater Giving
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over BetterWorld and Greater Giving if you're a nonprofit
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BetterWorld and Greater Giving charge fees that add up fast
BetterWorld asks donors to cover 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction, and Greater Giving charges 5% platform fees plus card processing. Zeffy covers all fees so you keep 100% of every donation without asking supporters to pay extra.
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You need more than event tools to run your mission
BetterWorld locks raffles and stores behind paid plans, and Greater Giving focuses only on galas and auctions. Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, memberships, raffles, peer-to-peer, and donor management in one place for free.
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Your donors shouldn't need accounts or extra steps to give
BetterWorld requires donor accounts for ACH payments, and Greater Giving limits payment options to cards and bank transfers with verification steps. Zeffy accepts all payment types including Apple Pay and Google Pay with no logins required.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run all my fundraising campaigns without paying monthly fees?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donations, events, raffles, auctions, and memberships with zero fees. BetterWorld and Greater Giving lock key features behind paid plans that start at $130+ per month.
Do 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 Greater Giving has limited payment options that complicate giving.
How does Zeffy's support compare to other all-in-one platforms?
Zeffy's nonprofit experts respond in 2-6 hours via chat, email, and phone at no cost. BetterWorld and Greater Giving reserve priority support for paid customers only.
Why do all-in-one platforms charge so much for basic features?
Most all-in-one platforms lock essential tools behind paid plans to generate revenue. Zeffy gives you donations, events, auctions, raffles, and memberships completely free because donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution.
Can I switch from BetterWorld or Greater Giving without losing my data?
Yes. Zeffy's team helps you migrate donor data and campaign history at no cost. You'll keep your supporter relationships while gaining access to more tools and zero fees going forward.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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Built for small teams with big missions.
Zeffy is the fundraising platform that cuts out the fees, clears up your tech mess, and puts your cause first — so your team, even if you're a small team wearing many hats or a one-person show, can focus on what really matters.
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Keep 100% of every dollar.
No platform fees. No processing fees. No catch. We know it sounds too good to be true, but it's not. Every penny goes straight to your mission, while competitors take 2-3% off every donation.
ALL-IN-ONE PLatform
Ditch the tech mess.
Stop bouncing between MailChimp, Eventbrite, and all those spreadsheets. Now you can handle donations, ticket sales, memberships, raffles, and all your donor info in one spot.
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Built for teams like yours — whether you're volunteer-led or have limited staff. Set up donation forms, sell tickets, and launch campaigns without needing a tech wizard. It's super easy, and you'll be up and running in minutes.
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Fundraise from every device, anywhere.
From QR codes on flyers to Tap-to-Pay on a phone, Zeffy makes it easy to accept donations on the go. Mobile-optimized and offline-ready, so no donor slips through the cracks.
No turnover
Never lose a donor to volunteer transition.
Centralize supporter relationships, automate thank-you messages, and preserve institutional knowledge when board members rotate out.
100,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at $0.
For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.
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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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