Donorbox VS GiveSmart
Donorbox takes 2.95% from every donation. GiveSmart charges $3,000 annually plus 3.5% fees. Compare two paid platforms for nonprofit fundraising.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Donorbox VS GiveSmart
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Donorbox and GiveSmart if you're a nonprofit
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Donorbox and GiveSmart charge fees before your mission gets funded
Donorbox takes 2.95% per donation and GiveSmart charges $3,000/year plus 3.5% card fees. Zeffy is 100% free, so every dollar raised goes directly to your work.
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Your donors deserve simple giving, not fee calculations
Donorbox asks donors to cover fees at checkout and GiveSmart adds subscription costs on top of processing fees. Zeffy never charges your nonprofit or your supporters, so giving stays transparent and trustworthy.
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Launch your first campaign today, not after months of setup
Donorbox locks features behind paid plans and GiveSmart requires enterprise onboarding. Zeffy gives you donations, events, raffles, and donor management right away, so you can start fundraising in minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run year-round fundraising without switching between multiple platforms?
Yes. Zeffy handles donations, events, auctions, raffles, memberships, and online stores in one place. Other all-in-one platforms either charge thousands annually or require paid upgrades to access full features.
Do I need to budget for platform costs before I can start fundraising?
No. Zeffy is 100% free with no setup fees, monthly subscriptions, or hidden costs. Start fundraising today without budgeting for software — every dollar raised goes directly to your mission.
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to all-in-one fundraising platforms?
Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees, monthly costs, or subscription charges. Donorbox takes 2.95% per donation plus processing fees. GiveSmart charges $3,000+ annually plus 3.5% card fees. With Zeffy, you keep every dollar raised.
Can I get all fundraising tools without paying subscription fees or upgrading plans?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, auctions, raffles, memberships, and donor CRM right away. Other platforms lock key features behind paid plans or charge thousands annually for full access.
What kind of support can I expect without paying for premium tiers?
Zeffy offers unlimited email, live chat, and phone support to all nonprofits at no cost. Other platforms gate priority support behind paid plans or charge extra for faster response times during busy seasons.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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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