Enthuse VS Give Lively
Enthuse charges UK nonprofits 1.9% + 20p per transaction. Give Lively charges US nonprofits 2.2% + 30¢. Both platforms take fees — $2,200 on every $10,000 raised.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Enthuse VS Give Lively
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Enthuse and Give Lively if you're a nonprofit
💯
Enthuse and Give Lively charge fees or pass costs to donors — Zeffy covers everything
Enthuse charges £19.99–£39.99/month plus 1.9% + 20p per transaction. Give Lively passes processing fees to your supporters at checkout. Zeffy covers all fees so 100% of every donation goes to your mission.
🎟️
Run raffles, auctions, and events without adding more tools or monthly bills
Enthuse locks raffles behind paid plans and doesn't offer auctions. Give Lively requires separate platforms for both. Zeffy includes donation forms, ticketing, raffles, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns in one place at no cost.
📞
Get real support from nonprofit experts, not chatbots or overseas help desks
Enthuse support follows UK hours and focuses on UK charity rules. Give Lively offers email and chat only with slower response times during busy seasons. Zeffy gives you free phone, chat, and email support from people who understand US nonprofits.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to Enthuse and Give Lively?
Zeffy charges zero fees. No monthly subscription, no processing costs, no platform fees. Enthuse charges £19.99-£39.99/month plus 1.9% + 20p per transaction. Give Lively passes processing fees to donors at checkout. With Zeffy, 100% of what you raise stays with your organization.
Can I run events, raffles, and auctions without adding more tools?
Both Enthuse and Give Lively require separate platforms for raffles and auctions. Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, raffles, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns in one place, so you can manage everything without switching tools or paying separate fees.
What kind of support can I get when I'm launching a campaign?
Enthuse offers UK-focused support during UK hours. Give Lively offers email support with slower response times during busy seasons. Zeffy provides free, unlimited support from nonprofit fundraising experts who understand your work and respond when you need help most.
Does Zeffy work with my existing bank account and payment setup?
Yes. Zeffy connects directly to your bank account through Stripe, so funds go straight to you. No third-party holds, no waiting for transfers. Unlike Enthuse and Give Lively, you control your money and see exactly where every dollar goes.
Can I accept bank transfers and in-person payments without extra fees?
Zeffy accepts ACH bank transfers and offers a Tap to Pay app for in-person donations — all fee-free. Enthuse doesn't offer ACH transfers, and neither platform has native in-person payment tools. You get more payment options without the extra costs.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
Related content
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.
.webp)
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.
%20(1).webp){kind=avatar}
%20(1).webp)
.webp){kind=avatar}
.webp)
%20(1).webp)
.webp)
SUCCESS STORIES
Zero-fee fundraising in action — nonprofit stories worth sharing.
.webp)
