Donorbox VS GiveCampus
Donorbox takes $295 from every $10,000 raised. GiveCampus takes $790. Both charge fees while Zeffy gives you the same tools at zero cost.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Donorbox VS GiveCampus
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Donorbox and GiveCampus if you're a nonprofit
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Donorbox and GiveCampus charge fees on every donation — Zeffy doesn't
Donorbox takes 2.95% per gift. GiveCampus takes 5% plus processing costs. Zeffy covers all fees so 100% of every donation goes to your mission.
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Get all your fundraising tools in one place without paying for add-ons
Donorbox locks peer-to-peer behind paid plans and doesn't offer auctions or raffles. GiveCampus focuses on campaigns but lacks memberships and stores. Zeffy gives you donations, events, auctions, raffles, memberships, CRM, and email — all free.
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Launch campaigns in minutes, not months, without IT support or training
GiveCampus is built for universities with IT teams and long onboarding timelines. Donorbox requires paid upgrades to unlock key features. Zeffy is designed for small teams who need to start fundraising this week without paywalls or training sessions.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to all-in-one fundraising platforms?
Zeffy is 100% free forever. Donorbox charges 2.95% per donation plus processing fees. GiveCampus takes 5% plus processing costs. On $10,000 raised, you'd lose $295 to Donorbox or $800 to GiveCampus but keep everything with Zeffy.
Can I get all fundraising tools without paying monthly fees or upgrading plans?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donation forms, peer-to-peer campaigns, event ticketing, auctions, raffles, memberships, and CRM tools right away. Other platforms lock key features behind paid plans or charge monthly subscriptions.
Do I need to ask my donors to cover fees at checkout?
No. Zeffy never charges your nonprofit or your donors. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform, but giving stays simple and transparent without fee calculations at checkout.
Can I run events and sell merchandise without juggling multiple platforms?
Yes. Zeffy includes event ticketing, online stores, auctions, and raffles in one place. Donorbox and GiveCampus require third-party integrations or separate platforms for these features, creating more work and higher costs.
Will I get help when I need it, or only if I pay for premium support?
Zeffy offers free live chat, email, and phone support to everyone. Donorbox has 24-48 hour email delays and no phone support. GiveCampus reserves priority help for enterprise accounts only.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
Zeffy was built for nonprofits like yours
focus on what matters
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.
ZERO-FEE
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.
plug-and-play
Get going, fast.
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.
mobile-first
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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SUCCESS STORIES
Zero-fee fundraising in action — nonprofit stories worth sharing.
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