Greater Giving VS Tithely
Greater Giving charges 5% platform fees plus $130/month. Tithely charges 2.9% + $0.30 per donation. Both take thousands from your mission annually.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Greater Giving VS Tithely
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Greater Giving and Tithely if you're a nonprofit
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Greater Giving and Tithely charge fees on every donation, Zeffy doesn't
Greater Giving takes 5% plus processing fees and charges $130+ per month. Tithely takes 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction. Zeffy covers all fees so you keep 100% of every donation, ticket sale, and raffle entry.
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Run your gala and your year-round fundraising without losing money to platform costs
Greater Giving is built for auction nights. Tithely is built for churches. Zeffy handles your gala, your peer-to-peer campaigns, your memberships, and your donor communication in one place with zero fees.
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Built for nonprofits who need more than event software
Greater Giving requires paid plans to unlock full features. Tithely charges $19 to $119 per month for text-to-give and event tools. Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, CRM, raffles, and auctions with no monthly fees, no setup costs, and no paywalls.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zeffy really free for all nonprofits?
Yes. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits with no setup fees, monthly fees, or platform fees. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy free for organizations like yours.
Can I use Zeffy for both events and year-round fundraising?
Absolutely. Zeffy handles event ticketing, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns plus donation forms, memberships, raffles, and donor management all in one place with zero fees.
How quickly can I start raising funds with Zeffy?
You can start right away. Create your first donation form or event page in minutes, share it with supporters, and begin raising funds today without setup calls or training sessions.
Can I use Zeffy for more than just events like Greater Giving?
Yes. Zeffy handles your gala and year-round fundraising in one place. While Greater Giving focuses on events, Zeffy includes memberships, online stores, and donor management with zero fees.
Does Zeffy work for nonprofits beyond churches like Tithely?
Absolutely. Zeffy works for food banks, animal rescues, youth programs, and advocacy groups. Tithely's features and support are designed for churches, not broader nonprofit missions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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