JustGiving VS RallyUp
JustGiving charges 5% on every donation. RallyUp charges 2.9-6.9% depending on campaign type. Both take thousands from your fundraising — $5,000 vs $2,900-$6,900 on every $100,000 raised.
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JustGiving VS RallyUp
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Why choose Zeffy over JustGiving and RallyUp if you're a nonprofit
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RallyUp and JustGiving take a cut of every raffle ticket sold
RallyUp charges up to 6.9% per transaction and JustGiving takes 5% off the top. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your 50/50 draw or basket raffle raises money for your mission, not platform costs.
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RallyUp locks raffles behind paid plans, JustGiving doesn't offer them at all
RallyUp requires a paid plan upgrade to run raffles, and JustGiving sends you to third-party tools. Zeffy includes compliant raffle tools with ticket sales tracking and winner selection at no cost.
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RallyUp and JustGiving charge fees that eat into your fundraising total
RallyUp's fees change by campaign type and JustGiving takes 5% before you see a dollar. Zeffy keeps 100% of every raffle ticket sale in your hands, so you can focus on your mission instead of calculating costs.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for all fundraising activities?
Yes. Zeffy charges zero platform fees on donations, events, memberships, raffles, and auctions. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support Zeffy, but 100% of what they give to your organization goes directly to you.
Can I run all my fundraising campaigns without paying for upgrades?
Absolutely. Zeffy includes donations, ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions, raffles, and online stores at no cost. You get everything in one platform without paying for add-ons or premium tiers.
How quickly does Zeffy's support team respond to questions?
Our team responds in under 6 hours on average. We're fundraising experts who understand nonprofit work, so you get answers that actually help you reach your goals faster.
Can I run auctions and sell merchandise without paying extra fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes auctions, online stores, and merchandise sales at zero cost. JustGiving doesn't offer these features, and RallyUp charges up to 6.9% plus requires paid plan upgrades for most tools.
Will I get support when I need it most during busy fundraising seasons?
Absolutely. Zeffy's team responds in under 6 hours year-round with live chat, email, and phone support. Both JustGiving and RallyUp slow down during peak seasons when you need help most.
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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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