Donorbox VS Greater Giving
Donorbox charges 2.95% per donation plus processing fees. Greater Giving takes 5% plus $130/month — $6,500 on every $50,000 raised vs Donorbox's $2,950.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Donorbox VS Greater Giving
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Donorbox and Greater Giving if you're a nonprofit
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Greater Giving and Donorbox charge fees before you raise a dollar
Greater Giving charges setup fees starting at $200, monthly fees from $130, and a 5% platform fee. Donorbox takes 2.95% per donation plus processing fees. Zeffy is 100% free, so you keep everything your supporters give.
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Your supporters give to your mission, not to cover platform costs
Donorbox asks donors to calculate and cover fees at checkout. Greater Giving adds layers of costs that eat into your fundraising. Zeffy never charges your nonprofit or your donors, so giving stays simple and transparent.
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Launch your first campaign today without setup calls or paywalls
Greater Giving requires setup calls and training sessions before you can start. Donorbox locks peer-to-peer and advanced features behind paid plans. Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, raffles, auctions, and donor management right away with no upgrades required.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run both my annual gala and year-round fundraising in one platform?
Yes. Zeffy handles event ticketing, auctions, and mobile bidding for your gala, plus donation forms, memberships, and donor management for the rest of your year. All fee-free in one place.
What happens when I need help during my biggest fundraising events?
Zeffy offers free live chat, email, and phone support to all nonprofits. Other platforms reserve priority help for paid customers or have slower response times during peak seasons.
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to all-in-one fundraising platforms?
Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees, monthly costs, or setup fees. Donorbox charges 2.95% per donation plus processing fees. Greater Giving charges 5% platform fees plus monthly fees starting at $130. On $10,000 raised, you keep everything with Zeffy.
Can I get all fundraising tools without paying monthly fees or upgrading plans?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, auctions, raffles, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management right away. Other platforms lock key features behind paid plans or charge monthly fees for full access.
Do I need to ask donors to cover fees or do complex fee calculations?
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 without fee calculations at checkout.
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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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