OneCause VS GiveBrite
OneCause charges $3,000+ annually plus 5% platform fees. GiveBrite takes 4% from every donation. Both platforms cost thousands — while Zeffy gives you the same tools at zero cost.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
OneCause VS GiveBrite
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over OneCause and GiveBrite if you're a nonprofit
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OneCause and GiveBrite charge fees before you raise a dollar
OneCause requires $500+ setup fees and takes 5% of every donation. GiveBrite charges £10/month or takes 4% per transaction. Zeffy covers all fees so 100% of your raffle proceeds fund your mission.
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Run raffles, auctions, and year-round campaigns in one place
OneCause locks features behind event packages. GiveBrite requires paid plans for peer-to-peer and raffles. Zeffy includes donations, ticketing, auctions, memberships, and CRM at no cost.
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Launch your first campaign today, not next quarter
OneCause requires setup calls and training before you can go live. GiveBrite needs payment gateway approvals. Zeffy lets you create forms, sell raffle tickets, and accept donations in minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run all my fundraising activities without paying monthly fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes donations, events, ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions, raffles, and CRM in one platform at zero cost. OneCause charges $2,995+ annually plus platform fees, while GiveBrite requires £9.99/month to avoid their 5% platform fee.
Do I need separate tools for events and year-round fundraising?
No. Zeffy handles everything from galas to monthly giving in one place, fee-free. OneCause focuses on events but lacks membership tools, while GiveBrite locks most features behind paid plans and offers no auction capabilities.
How quickly can I start fundraising without setup fees or training?
You can launch your first campaign in minutes with Zeffy. OneCause requires $200+ setup fees and training, while GiveBrite needs payment gateway approvals and setup calls before you can accept donations.
Can I get full support without paying for premium plans?
Yes. Zeffy provides free live chat, email, and phone support to every nonprofit. OneCause reserves priority support for enterprise customers, while GiveBrite limits response times based on your plan tier.
Will I need multiple platforms to handle auctions and memberships?
No. Zeffy includes auctions, memberships, and online stores at zero cost. OneCause lacks membership tools entirely, while GiveBrite offers no auction features and requires separate platforms.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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