JustGiving VS Tithely
JustGiving takes $5,000 from every $100,000 raised. Tithely takes $3,200. Both charge fees — Zeffy takes $0 and gives you the same fundraising tools free.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
JustGiving VS Tithely
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over JustGiving and Tithely if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of every raffle ticket sold
JustGiving and Tithely take a cut of every ticket. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your 50/50 draw or basket raffle raises money for your mission instead of paying platform costs.
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Built for US nonprofits running real fundraisers
JustGiving runs on UK time and UK rules. Tithely was built for churches. Zeffy's team answers fast, knows US compliance, and helps nonprofits launch campaigns that work here.
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Run raffles, auctions, and events in one place
JustGiving doesn't offer raffles or auctions. Tithely doesn't either. Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, raffles, auctions, and peer-to-peer in one free platform.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for nonprofits?
Yes. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits. There are no platform fees, monthly charges, or hidden costs. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy running, so your organization keeps every dollar raised.
Can I run different types of fundraisers on the same platform?
Absolutely. Zeffy handles donations, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions, raffles, and online stores all in one place. You won't need to juggle multiple platforms or pay for separate tools to run different campaigns.
Will I get support that understands US nonprofit regulations?
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, not responses timed to other countries' business schedules.
Can I run fundraising campaigns without paying monthly subscription fees?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, auctions, raffles, and peer-to-peer campaigns with zero platform fees or monthly charges. JustGiving takes 5% and Tithely charges up to $119/month for full features.
Will my donors be able to give through bank transfers and in-person events?
Yes. Zeffy accepts ACH bank transfers and has tap-to-pay for events with zero fees. JustGiving doesn't offer ACH, and Tithely requires separate app setup for in-person giving.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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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