JustGiving VS Raise 365
JustGiving charges 5% on donations. Raise 365 charges 8% total. Both platforms take cuts from your fundraising — $500 vs $800 lost on every $10,000 raised.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
JustGiving VS Raise 365
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over JustGiving and Raise 365 if you're a nonprofit
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JustGiving and Raise 365 take up to 8% off every donation. Zeffy charges zero fees.
JustGiving takes 5% plus card fees. Raise 365 takes 5% plus 2.9% plus $0.30 per donation. Zeffy covers all costs so your $1,000 raffle stays at $1,000.
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Built for US nonprofits, not adapted from UK platforms with limited local support
JustGiving's support runs on UK hours and UK rules. Raise 365's support is unclear and reviews report slow responses. Zeffy's team answers fast during your working hours and knows US compliance.
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Run donations, raffles, ticketing, and email from one place without paying for upgrades
JustGiving sends you elsewhere for raffles and ticketing. Raise 365 locks features behind paid plans. Zeffy gives you everything you need to fundraise in one free platform.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for all fundraising activities?
Yes. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits. There are no platform fees, processing fees, or monthly charges. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy running, so your organization keeps every dollar raised.
Can I run events, raffles, and sell merchandise all in one place?
Absolutely. Zeffy handles ticketing, raffles, auctions, online stores, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donation forms all in one platform. You won't need multiple tools or pay extra fees to access different fundraising features.
Will I get support that understands US nonprofit needs?
Yes. Zeffy's support team is based in North America and knows US tax rules, compliance requirements, and fundraising best practices. You'll get fast answers during your working hours from people who understand your challenges.
Can I accept bank transfers and process donations at events?
Yes. Zeffy accepts ACH bank transfers for all donation types, plus credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. You can also process donations in person using our mobile app — no card readers needed.
Do I need to upgrade to access ticketing and auction features?
No. Zeffy includes ticketing, auctions, raffles, online stores, and all fundraising tools at zero cost. You'll never hit a paywall or need to upgrade to run the campaigns your community needs.
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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