Qgiv VS Raise 365
Qgiv charges 3.95% + $0.30 per donation. Raise 365 charges 5% platform fee plus 2.9% + $0.30 processing — nearly $800 on every $10,000 raised.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over Qgiv and Raise 365 if you're a nonprofit
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Qgiv and Raise 365 take a cut of every donation — Zeffy doesn't
Qgiv charges 3.95% + $0.30 per transaction plus monthly fees starting at $40. Raise 365 takes 5% plus card fees. Zeffy covers all costs so you keep 100% of every dollar raised.
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Run peer-to-peer campaigns without monthly fees or platform cuts
Qgiv charges $259/month for peer-to-peer fundraising. Raise 365 locks features behind paid plans. Zeffy includes peer-to-peer, raffles, and events at no cost so you can launch campaigns without budgeting for software.
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Get help from people who understand small nonprofits, not sales reps
Qgiv's support is tiered by plan level. Raise 365's support is described as unhelpful and non-responsive. Zeffy offers free, unlimited support from nonprofit fundraising experts with a 2–6 hour response time.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run all my fundraising campaigns without paying monthly fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes donations, events, raffles, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns at no cost. Unlike platforms that charge monthly fees starting at $40 or require upgrades for basic features, you get everything free.
How much money will I actually keep from my donations?
With Zeffy, you keep 100% of every donation. Other platforms take 5-8% in fees, meaning you lose $50-80 on every $1,000 raised. We cover all processing costs so your full donation goes to your mission.
What happens when I need help setting up my campaigns?
Zeffy offers free, unlimited support with 2-6 hour response times from people who understand nonprofits. No tiered support or paid plans required to get help when you need it most.
Can I run auctions and events without paying extra fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes auctions, ticketing, and event management at no cost. While Qgiv charges $259/month for auctions and Raise 365 doesn't offer auctions at all, you get everything free.
What payment options can I offer donors without extra costs?
Zeffy accepts all major credit cards, ACH transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay with zero fees. Unlike competitors that limit payment options or charge extra, all methods are included free.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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