GiveSmart VS JustGiving
GiveSmart costs $3,000 annually before you raise a dollar. JustGiving takes 5% off every donation. Both charge fees — $2,500 lost on $50,000 raised.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
GiveSmart VS JustGiving
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over GiveSmart and JustGiving if you're a nonprofit
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GiveSmart and JustGiving charge before you fundraise, Zeffy never does
GiveSmart costs $3,000/year before you raise a dollar. JustGiving takes 5% off every donation. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits, so your budget goes to your mission, not software.
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Run year-round campaigns without subscription fees or platform cuts
GiveSmart is built for big galas. JustGiving handles peer-to-peer well but sends you elsewhere for events and merch. Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, raffles, auctions, and stores in one place.
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Accept every payment method your donors prefer, with zero fees
GiveSmart limits ACH to large gifts and has no mobile card reader. JustGiving doesn't accept bank transfers or process in-person payments. Zeffy handles credit cards, ACH, Apple Pay, and tap-to-pay at events with zero fees.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run all my fundraising activities without paying platform fees?
Yes. Zeffy handles donations, events, auctions, raffles, and memberships with zero platform fees. Unlike GiveSmart's $3,000/year subscription or JustGiving's 5% cut, you keep 100% of every dollar raised.
Will I get support that doesn't cost extra or favor bigger organizations?
Absolutely. Zeffy provides unlimited support to all nonprofits at no cost. GiveSmart gates support by pricing tier, and JustGiving runs on UK hours. We're here for you regardless of your budget or size.
Can I accept all payment types without separate systems or high fees?
Yes. Zeffy accepts credit cards, ACH transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay with zero processing fees. JustGiving lacks ACH and in-person tools, while GiveSmart charges 3.5% on all transactions.
Can I run my entire fundraising operation without switching between multiple platforms?
Yes. Zeffy handles donations, ticketing, auctions, raffles, memberships, and online stores in one place with zero fees. GiveSmart focuses mainly on events, and JustGiving lacks auctions, stores, and memberships entirely.
Will I get help when I need it without paying extra or waiting for UK business hours?
Absolutely. Zeffy provides unlimited support to all nonprofits at no cost during US hours. GiveSmart limits support by plan tier, and JustGiving operates on UK time with limited US nonprofit expertise.
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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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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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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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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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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
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