Donorbox VS Give Lively
Donorbox charges 2.95% platform fees plus processing costs. Give Lively has no platform fees but passes 2.2% + $0.30 processing fees to donors at checkout.
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Donorbox VS Give Lively
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Why choose Zeffy over Donorbox and Give Lively if you're a nonprofit
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Donorbox and Give Lively both charge your supporters something at checkout
Donorbox takes 2.95% per donation and Give Lively passes processing fees to donors. Zeffy covers all costs so 100% goes to your mission and your supporters give without surcharges or fee math.
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You shouldn't need three platforms to run one fundraiser
Donorbox locks peer-to-peer behind paid plans and Give Lively requires separate tools for raffles and auctions. Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, raffles, auctions, and CRM in one place with zero fees.
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Get real support from people who understand nonprofit work
Donorbox offers email support with 24-48 hour waits and Give Lively slows down during peak seasons. Zeffy provides free live chat, email, and phone support from nonprofit fundraising experts who respond when you need help most.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to Donorbox and Give Lively?
Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees or monthly costs. Donorbox charges 2.95% per donation plus processing fees. Give Lively passes processing fees to your donors at checkout. On $10,000 raised, you'd lose $295 to Donorbox but keep everything with Zeffy.
Can I run events, raffles, and auctions without juggling multiple platforms?
Yes. Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, raffles, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns in one place. Both Donorbox and Give Lively require separate platforms for raffles and auctions, creating more work and costs for your team.
What kind of support can I expect when I need help fast?
Zeffy offers unlimited email, live chat, and phone support from nonprofit fundraising experts. Both Donorbox and Give Lively only provide email and chat support with slower response times during peak giving seasons when you need help most.
Can I take in-person payments at events without buying extra hardware?
Yes. Zeffy's Tap to Pay app turns any iPhone into a payment terminal for events, galas, and fundraisers. Both Donorbox and Give Lively require separate hardware purchases and third-party integrations for in-person payments.
Will my donors get confused by processing fees at checkout?
No. Zeffy covers all fees so donors see exactly what they're giving. Donorbox charges 2.95% plus processing fees, while Give Lively passes processing fees to donors at checkout, creating confusion about the actual donation amount.
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