GiveSmart VS Tithely
GiveSmart charges $3,000 annually before you raise a dollar. Tithely takes 2.9% from every donation. Both cost nonprofits thousands — compare the fees.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
GiveSmart VS Tithely
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over GiveSmart and Tithely if you're a nonprofit
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GiveSmart and Tithely charge fees before your mission gets funded
GiveSmart takes $3,000/year plus 3.5% per transaction. Tithely charges 2.9% + 30¢ per gift. Zeffy covers all fees so 100% of every donation goes to your work.
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Run year-round fundraising, not just event-based campaigns
GiveSmart focuses on galas and auctions. Tithely is built for church giving. Zeffy handles donations, ticketing, raffles, memberships, and peer-to-peer in one platform — no paid plans required.
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Launch in minutes without enterprise onboarding or church-specific workflows
GiveSmart requires enterprise setup and tiered support. Tithely's tools are designed for churches. Zeffy works for any nonprofit — create your first form and start fundraising today.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run auctions and raffles without paying platform fees?
Yes. Zeffy lets you host auctions, raffles, and 50/50s with zero fees. GiveSmart has auction tools but charges $3,000/year plus 3.5% processing fees. Tithely has no auction or raffle features at all.
Will I get the same features whether I'm a small nonprofit or large organization?
Absolutely. Zeffy gives every nonprofit full access to donations, ticketing, CRM, and peer-to-peer tools for free. GiveSmart and Tithely gate features behind paid tiers, leaving smaller organizations with limited options.
Can I use Zeffy for year-round fundraising, not just events?
Yes. Zeffy handles donations, ticketing, auctions, raffles, memberships, and email campaigns in one platform with zero fees. GiveSmart focuses on large galas and events with annual subscriptions up to $3,000 plus 3.5% processing fees.
Do I need to pay thousands upfront to access fundraising tools?
No. Zeffy gives you every fundraising tool for free — donations, peer-to-peer campaigns, CRM, and online stores. GiveSmart requires annual contracts starting at $1,396 with limited features on basic plans.
Will I get support as a small nonprofit or only if I pay enterprise fees?
Zeffy provides unlimited support to every nonprofit at no cost — live chat, email, and phone help for organizations of all sizes. GiveSmart gates priority support behind higher-tier plans, leaving smaller nonprofits with limited resources.
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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