Google Forms VS Typeform
Google Forms and Typeform help you collect information, but they don't connect to fundraising or donor management. Zeffy gives you donation forms, event registration, and supporter data — all with zero fees so every dollar raised stays with your mission.
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Google Forms VS Typeform
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Why choose Zeffy over Google Forms and Typeform if you're a nonprofit
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Google Forms and Typeform collect data, not donations
Google Forms and Typeform gather contact info but require separate payment tools, donor management systems, and email platforms to actually fundraise.
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Form builders charge fees on top of payment processing costs
Typeform costs $22/month plus payment processing fees. Google Forms is free but you'll pay for multiple tools to handle donations and follow-up.
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Basic forms can't manage donor relationships or track giving
Form builders lack donor profiles, giving history, and automated thank-you emails. Zeffy handles everything in one zero-fee platform.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Zeffy over Google Forms or Typeform for nonprofit fundraising?
Google Forms and Typeform collect information but can't process payments. You'll need separate payment tools, pay processing fees, and manually track donations. Zeffy handles everything in one place with zero fees, so 100% of donations reach your cause.
How does Zeffy's pricing compare to form builders like Typeform?
Typeform costs $22/month plus credit card fees that eat into your donations. Google Forms is free but requires paid payment processors. Zeffy is completely free with no monthly fees or transaction costs, keeping more money for your mission.
Can form builders like Google Forms handle our nonprofit's fundraising needs?
Form builders collect responses but lack fundraising essentials like donor management, receipt automation, and payment processing. Zeffy provides complete fundraising tools designed for nonprofits, from donation forms to donor tracking, all at zero cost.
How does Zeffy handle payments compared to form builders like Google Forms and Typeform?
Form builders like Google Forms and Typeform can't process payments directly. You'll need separate payment processors that charge 2.9% plus fees on every donation. Zeffy processes all payments at zero cost, so your donors' full contributions reach your mission.
Why do nonprofits choose Zeffy over form builders for fundraising campaigns?
Form builders collect responses but miss key nonprofit needs like donor management, automated receipts, and campaign tracking. Zeffy provides complete fundraising tools built for nonprofits, from donation forms to supporter relationships, all without fees.
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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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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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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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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.
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Never lose a donor to volunteer transition.
Centralize supporter relationships, automate thank-you messages, and preserve institutional knowledge when board members rotate out.
50,000+ 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.
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