PayPal VS GoFundMe
PayPal processes payments but lacks donor tools. GoFundMe builds campaigns but charges fees. Zeffy gives you both — donation forms, donor CRM, and events — at zero cost.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over PayPal and GoFundMe if you're a nonprofit
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PayPal and GoFundMe take fees from every donation, Zeffy doesn't
PayPal charges 1.99% + $0.49 per gift, GoFundMe takes 2.2% + $0.30. Zeffy covers all fees so 100% of every donation funds your mission instead of platform costs.
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Get donor management tools built for nonprofits, not just payment buttons
PayPal and GoFundMe process payments but don't track donors or build relationships. Zeffy includes donor profiles, automated tax receipts, and email tools so you can engage supporters beyond the first gift.
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Accept donations year-round with one platform, not patched-together tools
PayPal requires separate tools for events and donor tracking, GoFundMe only handles campaigns. Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, memberships, raffles, and a CRM in one place with zero fees.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for nonprofits?
Yes, Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits. There are no monthly fees, platform fees, or transaction fees. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy free for organizations like yours.
Can I switch from PayPal or GoFundMe to Zeffy without losing donor data?
Yes, you can easily import your donor data into Zeffy's CRM. You'll keep all your donor history while gaining access to better tracking, automated tax receipts, and email tools in one place.
What fundraising tools does Zeffy include beyond payment processing?
Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, auctions, memberships, donor management, and email marketing. Everything you need to fundraise without paying for multiple tools.
Why do PayPal and GoFundMe charge fees when Zeffy doesn't?
PayPal and GoFundMe take a cut from every donation to fund their operations. Zeffy stays free because donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution at checkout, keeping our platform running without charging nonprofits.
Can I collect major gifts and in-person donations with these platforms?
PayPal requires complex account linking for bank transfers, and GoFundMe only accepts cards online. Zeffy supports ACH transfers for major gifts and has a tap-to-pay app for events, all fee-free.
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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