GiveSmart VS Raise 365
GiveSmart costs $3,000 annually before you raise a dollar. Raise 365 takes 8% of every donation. Both charge fees that eat into your mission budget.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
GiveSmart VS Raise 365
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over GiveSmart and Raise 365 if you're a nonprofit
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GiveSmart and Raise 365 charge thousands before you raise a dollar
GiveSmart takes $3,000/year plus 3.5% card fees. Raise 365 skims 5% plus processing costs. Zeffy covers every fee so 100% of your raffle sales fund your mission.
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Your raffle proceeds shouldn't pay for software subscriptions
GiveSmart locks features behind enterprise plans. Raise 365 charges 8% total on every ticket sold. Zeffy gives you raffles, donations, and ticketing with zero fees, zero subscriptions.
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Launch your first campaign today, not after weeks of setup calls
GiveSmart requires onboarding for smaller teams. Raise 365's app crashes and logs users out mid-campaign. Zeffy works in minutes with no training required.
Frequently asked questions
Why should I choose Zeffy over other all-in-one fundraising platforms?
Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits with zero platform fees, processing fees, or subscription costs. While platforms like GiveSmart charge $3,000/year plus 3.5% card fees and Raise 365 takes 5% plus processing fees, Zeffy covers all costs so you keep every dollar raised.
Can I run events and year-round campaigns without switching platforms?
Yes. Zeffy handles donations, ticketing, auctions, raffles, memberships, and email campaigns in one place at no cost. Unlike competitors that focus mainly on events or charge extra for features, you get everything free.
What support does Zeffy provide compared to other fundraising platforms?
Zeffy offers unlimited support to all nonprofits through live chat, email, and phone at no extra cost. Unlike platforms that gate support by pricing tiers, every organization gets the same level of help regardless of size.
How does Zeffy compare to platforms that charge high subscription fees?
Unlike GiveSmart's $3,000/year subscription plus 3.5% card fees, Zeffy is completely free. You get the same fundraising tools without paying thousands upfront or losing money on every donation.
Can I access all features without upgrading to paid plans?
Yes. While competitors like GiveSmart and Raise 365 lock features behind paid tiers, Zeffy gives you full access to donations, ticketing, raffles, auctions, and email campaigns from day one at no cost.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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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