Crowdchange VS Greater Giving
Crowdchange takes 6% plus processing fees on every donation. Greater Giving charges 5% plus $130/month. Both platforms cost nonprofits thousands — $6,000 vs $5,000 on every $100,000 raised.
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Crowdchange VS Greater Giving
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Why choose Zeffy over Crowdchange and Greater Giving if you're a nonprofit
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Crowdchange and Greater Giving charge fees before you raise a dollar
Crowdchange takes 6% plus card fees on every gift. Greater Giving charges setup fees starting at $200 and monthly subscriptions from $130. Zeffy is 100% free, so your raffle proceeds go to your mission instead of software costs.
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Keep 100% of donations without choosing between features and affordability
Crowdchange locks advanced features behind paid tiers. Greater Giving requires higher plans for peer-to-peer and full auction tools. Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, raffles, auctions, memberships, and donor management from day one at zero cost.
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Built for year-round fundraising, not just one-night events
Greater Giving is built for gala nights. Crowdchange focuses on short-term campaigns. Zeffy handles your events and your year-round giving, memberships, and donor communication in one place without fees.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run auctions and events without paying setup fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes auction management, event ticketing, and mobile bidding at zero cost. Greater Giving charges setup fees starting at $200 plus monthly subscriptions, while Crowdchange doesn't offer auction features at all.
Do I get real nonprofit support without paying for premium plans?
Absolutely. Zeffy provides free live chat, email, and phone support to every nonprofit. Both Crowdchange and Greater Giving reserve priority support for paid customers only, leaving free users with limited help.
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to other all-in-one fundraising platforms?
Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees, monthly charges, or hidden costs. Other all-in-one platforms charge 4-6% plus processing fees on every donation. With Zeffy, donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep the platform free for nonprofits.
Can I run both events and year-round campaigns without paying multiple fees?
Yes. Zeffy handles everything in one place — event ticketing, auctions, donation forms, memberships, and donor management — all fee-free. Other platforms charge separately for different features or lock them behind paid tiers.
Do I need to upgrade to access donor management and email tools?
No. Zeffy gives you full access to donor tracking, email campaigns, and CRM features from day one. Other all-in-one platforms require paid plans to unlock these essential nonprofit tools, forcing you to choose between functionality and affordability.
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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.
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