GoFundMe VS Stripe
GoFundMe takes $2,200 from every $100,000 raised. Stripe takes $2,500. Zeffy takes $0. Get donation pages, donor CRM, and events free.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
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Why choose Zeffy over GoFundMe and Stripe if you're a nonprofit
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GoFundMe and Stripe charge fees on every raffle ticket sold
GoFundMe takes 2.4% and Stripe charges 2.2% + 30¢ per ticket. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your raffle actually raises money for your mission instead of paying platform costs.
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Built for campaigns, not year-round fundraising
GoFundMe handles one-off campaigns and Stripe processes payments, but neither gives you donor tracking, email tools, or a CRM. Zeffy includes everything you need to run raffles and build lasting donor relationships in one place.
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Payment processing only — no donor tools included
GoFundMe and Stripe handle transactions but require separate tools for donor management, tax receipts, and email outreach. Zeffy gives you donations, raffles, events, and a full CRM — all 100% free.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Zeffy charge zero fees while GoFundMe takes 2.4%?
Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support Zeffy, so you keep everything you raise. GoFundMe charges 2.4% plus card fees on every donation, reducing funds for your mission.
Can I manage donors and send emails with GoFundMe?
GoFundMe sends basic campaign updates but lacks donor management tools. Zeffy includes a full CRM with donor profiles, engagement tracking, and email marketing to build lasting relationships with supporters.
Does GoFundMe support events, memberships, and raffles?
GoFundMe only handles donation campaigns. Zeffy gives you ticketing, memberships, raffles, auctions, and peer-to-peer fundraising in one platform, so you're not paying for multiple tools.
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for nonprofits?
Yes. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits. There are no platform fees, monthly fees, or transaction fees. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support Zeffy, so you keep everything you raise.
Can I move my donor data from other platforms to Zeffy?
Yes. You can export your donor and transaction data from platforms like GoFundMe or Stripe and import it into Zeffy's donor management system. Our team can help you get set up and answer questions along the way.
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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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