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.

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Donorbox VS GiveCampus

Donorbox VS GiveCampus: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

All-in-one Fundraising Features

Zero-Fees on Transactions

All-in-One Toolkit (Donations, Events, Auctions, Store, Raffles...)

Designed Specifically for Nonprofits

Built-in CRM (Donor Profiles, History, Tags)

Unified Dashboard to Track Everything

Multi-Channel Fundraising (Email, Events, P2P)

Automated Workflows (emails, receipts, reminders)

Custom Branded Pages for Campaigns

Pricing

Varies.

2.95% plus card fees per gift

Varies.

5% platform cut + card fees per gift

Processing fees

2.2% + $0.30.

per transaction via Stripe; 1.99% + $0.49 per transaction via PayPal; ACH direct bank transfers also available (rates vary)

2.9% + $0.30.

per transaction

Platform fees

2.95%.

Standard: 2.95% per transaction (1.75% for some features); Pro: 1.75% per transaction (reduced to 1.5% for some features); Premium: Custom/varies; Cryptocurrency and stock donations: 3.95% total

5%.

platform fee

Monthly fees

$0.

Standard: $0/month; Pro: $150/month; Premium: Custom pricing

N/A.

GiveCampus uses annual subscription pricing starting at approximately $1,000-$1,200 per year

Value for money

4.6.

4.2.

Features

4.8/5.

Strong, flexible fundraising tools but many features require paid plan upgrades.

4.4/5.

Good for higher-education fundraising, but limited for nonprofits outside alumni and annual giving.

Donations

Donation forms with recurring giving and custom fields; advanced features require paid plans.

Donation forms with recurring gifts and tribute options, focused on educational and alumni campaigns.

Ticketing

Event ticketing with registration and attendee management; available on paid plans only.

Event registration and ticketing with check-in tools; full event features require higher-tier plan.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Peer-to-peer campaigns with personal fundraising pages; requires higher-tier plan.

Peer-to-peer campaigns with fundraiser pages, team tools, and leaderboards.

Auctions

No auction support; requires external auction platforms.

No auction tools; requires separate auction software and manual bid/payment processes.

Raffles

No raffle tools; requires separate platforms for compliance and winner selection.

No raffle functionality; requires third-party integration or manual management.

Online store

No online store functionality; requires third-party integrations to sell merchandise.

No online store functionality; platform isn't designed for merchandise sales.

Memberships

Membership programs with recurring billing and member portal access.

No membership management; designed for campaigns and annual giving instead of ongoing member relationships.

Donor Management/CRM

Donor database with giving history, segmentation, and export tools.

Donor database with giving history, campaign tracking, and alumni engagement tools.

Emails & Newsletter

No email campaign tools; only basic receipts and thank-you emails.

Built-in email campaigns with templates, segmentation, and automated thank-you messages.

Payment Processing

Stripe and PayPal integration with automated receipts.

Stripe integration with multiple payment methods; charges 5% platform fee plus 2.9% + $0.30 processing.

Payment methods

Credit cards, digital wallets, and ACH transfers. No in-person payment options.

Credit Card Payments

Accepts all major credit and debit cards via Stripe; charges 2.9% + $0.30 processing fees plus 2.95% platform fees.

Accepts all major credit and debit cards through integrated processing with standard transaction fees.

Apple Pay & Google Pay

Supports Apple Pay and Google Pay via Stripe checkout on donation forms, with the same fees as credit cards.

Supports Apple Pay and Google Pay for online donation forms only.

ACH / Bank Transfers

ACH bank transfers available for US donors, reducing card fees on large gifts but 2.95% platform fees still apply.

ACH bank transfers available for larger gifts to reduce processing costs on major donations.

Tap to Pay App

Native in-person payments not supported; requires separate hardware purchase and third-party integration.

Native in-person payment app not supported; requires separate hardware or third-party solutions for events.

Customer Support

4.6/5.

4.5/5.

Unlimited Support

Support available on all plans but response quality varies - email and chat only with slower help during peak seasons

Support access depends on plan tier - priority help and advanced training reserved for higher-cost accounts

Phone Support / Office Hours

No phone support or scheduled calls available - email and chat support only

Phone support available for enterprise customers - limited access on lower-tier plans

Webinars

Occasional webinars and recorded sessions - limited live training for new users getting started

Webinars and training sessions offered but often gated behind paid plan requirements

Help Center

Complete help center with step-by-step guides, video tutorials, and nonprofit-specific resources

Searchable knowledge base with articles, tutorials, and FAQs - some advanced guides require a paid account

Email support with 24-48 hour response times - slower during peak giving seasons when nonprofits need help most

Email support with response times varying by plan level - priority given to enterprise accounts

Nonprofit-Focused Support Team

Email and chat support only with slower responses during busy periods

Support access depends on plan tier with priority help for enterprise accounts

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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Why Zeffy over Donorbox and GiveCampus?

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 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.

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Zeffy was built for nonprofits like yours

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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100% free forever.

100,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at $0.

For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.

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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“We were incurring a ton of fees for our past fundraising platform and Zeffy has helped us receive so much more of our donations.”

Zeffy has been invaluable in helping me track our donors, sales, events, and revenue in one spot. The coolest thing about Zeffy is it really is free!

Everything about Zeffy suits us starting with (of course, NO fees) but also the ease of use and customer experience as well as their client support!!

Zeffy is very easy to use and ensures that every dollar quickly gets into our account.. A huge help to our work!

Zeffy is very simple, allows for a lot of customization and seamlessly integrates into our website. The fact that all of this is free is still wild to me.

We couldn't believe there was a free payment platform for our Girl Scout group. Zeffy took ZERO fees from us, which is huge when you run on very small amounts of money.

We were ready to sell tickets in less than 30 minutes. The reporting capabilities were better than some other paid-for sites.

Since using Zeffy, our conversion rate of donations has skyrocketed. It's an easy platform to use. Plus customer support has always been responsive and helpful!