Give Lively VS Raise 365
Give Lively passes processing fees to donors. Raise 365 takes 8% total fees from every donation. Both charge fees — Zeffy covers all costs at $0.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Give Lively VS Raise 365
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Give Lively and Raise 365 if you're a nonprofit
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Give Lively and Raise 365 charge fees that add up fast
Give Lively passes processing fees to donors at checkout, and Raise 365 takes 5% plus card fees off every donation. Zeffy covers all costs so 100% of what your community gives goes directly to your mission.
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You need one tool, not three separate platforms
Give Lively requires separate platforms for raffles and auctions, and Raise 365 locks key features behind paid plans. Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, raffles, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns in one place at no cost.
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Your supporters deserve clear pricing, not confusing surcharges
Give Lively adds processing fees at checkout that confuse donors, and Raise 365 hides pricing details across scattered pages. Zeffy shows supporters exactly what they're giving with no platform fees, no processing fees, and no fine print.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy cover all fees when other platforms charge so much?
Zeffy covers all platform and processing fees so you keep 100% of donations. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform. No hidden costs, no surprises.
Can I run events, raffles, and auctions without adding more tools?
Yes. Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, raffles, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns in one place. You can manage everything without switching tools or paying separate fees.
What kind of support can I get when I'm launching a campaign?
Zeffy provides free, unlimited support from nonprofit fundraising experts who understand your work. We respond quickly when you need help most, unlike competitors with slow response times.
Why do other platforms charge fees when Zeffy doesn't?
Most platforms take a cut to make money. Zeffy covers all fees so you keep 100% of donations. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
Can I accept mobile payments at events without extra hardware?
Yes. Zeffy's Tap to Pay app lets anyone on your team accept payments from their phone. No card readers, no setup fees, no transaction costs.
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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