GiveSmart VS MoneyDolly
GiveSmart costs $3,000 annually before you raise a dollar. MoneyDolly takes 20% of every donation — $2,000 gone on every $10,000 raised.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
GiveSmart VS MoneyDolly
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over GiveSmart and MoneyDolly if you're a nonprofit
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MoneyDolly takes 20% and GiveSmart charges $3,000/year before you raise a dollar
Zeffy charges zero fees on donations, events, and product sales so your bake sale, raffle, and parent donations stay in your budget where they belong.
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MoneyDolly locks raffles and ticketing behind paid plans, GiveSmart only handles events
Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, raffles, auctions, and memberships in one free platform so you can fundraise all year without switching tools or paying for upgrades.
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MoneyDolly offers card payments only, GiveSmart has no in-person tools for year-round fundraising
Zeffy accepts credit cards, ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay with zero fees, plus in-person payment tools so your team can collect donations anywhere without extra hardware costs.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy's zero-fee model work compared to GiveSmart's $3,000 annual subscription?
Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits with no monthly fees, platform fees, or hidden costs. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy free. GiveSmart charges $3,000+ annually plus 3.5% processing fees, making it costly for smaller nonprofits.
Can I get full support without paying for premium tiers like GiveSmart requires?
Yes. Zeffy provides unlimited support to all nonprofits at no extra cost. Email our team anytime, access our help center, or join live webinars. GiveSmart gates support by pricing tier, giving priority help only to enterprise customers.
Does Zeffy include all fundraising tools without subscription fees?
Absolutely. Zeffy handles donations, ticketing, auctions, raffles, and memberships in one platform. GiveSmart focuses on large events and requires expensive subscriptions, while MoneyDolly takes 20% of donations plus processing fees.
Can I run auctions and memberships without paying subscription fees like GiveSmart requires?
Yes. Zeffy includes auctions, memberships, and donor management at zero cost. GiveSmart charges $3,000+ annually for these features, while MoneyDolly doesn't offer auctions or membership tools at all.
Does Zeffy accept ACH bank transfers and digital wallets for larger donations?
Absolutely. Zeffy accepts ACH transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and all major credit cards with zero fees. MoneyDolly only accepts credit cards, missing cost savings on large gifts.
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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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