BetterWorld Passes Fees to Donors. Zeffy Covers Them for You.
Plus, get auctions, raffles, ticketing, and stores included free—no paid upgrades required.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Zeffy VS Betterworld
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Keep 100% of every donation, not just most of it
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Keep 100% of every donation, not just most of it
Zeffy covers all processing fees so your donors never see a checkout add-on, and you never lose a dollar to platform costs or transaction percentages.
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You need more than peer-to-peer to run your mission
Betterworld focuses on peer-to-peer and events, but locks raffles, ticketing, and stores behind paid plans. Zeffy gives you every tool in one place, free.
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Your donors shouldn't need an account to give
Betterworld requires donors to create accounts for ACH payments and limits digital wallets to online forms. Zeffy accepts all payment types, no login required.
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Get help from people who know nonprofit fundraising
Betterworld's support structure isn't clear, and their help center prioritizes corporate clients. Zeffy's nonprofit experts respond in 2–6 hours, free.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of support can I expect when I need help with my campaigns?
Betterworld's support options aren't transparent, and their resources seem geared toward corporate users. Zeffy's nonprofit experts answer questions in 2–6 hours via email, chat, and help center.
How does Zeffy's pricing compare to Betterworld's free plan?
Betterworld asks donors to cover processing fees at checkout. Zeffy covers all fees so donors give what they intend, and you keep 100% without asking them to pay extra.
Can I run raffles and sell tickets without upgrading to a paid plan?
Betterworld locks raffles, ticketing, and stores behind paid subscriptions. Zeffy includes every fundraising tool at no cost, so you can run any campaign without upgrading.
Do my donors need to create accounts to give through Zeffy?
Betterworld requires donor accounts for ACH payments. Zeffy accepts all payment types without logins, making it easier for supporters to give quickly from any device.
How much does BetterWorld charge per transaction?
BetterWorld charges 2.9% + $0.30 per credit card transaction and 1.5% + $0.30 for ACH payments, with donors typically asked to cover these fees at checkout. Zeffy covers all transaction fees, so your nonprofit keeps 100% of every donation.
Is BetterWorld really free for nonprofits?
BetterWorld offers a free plan, but it passes processing fees to donors and locks features like raffles, ticketing, and stores behind paid subscriptions. Zeffy includes all fundraising tools at no cost with zero fees for nonprofits or donors.
Which is better for auctions: BetterWorld or Zeffy?
Both platforms offer auction tools, but BetterWorld may require a paid plan for full auction features. Zeffy includes auctions, mobile bidding, and automatic winner charging completely free.
Can I use Apple Pay and Google Pay with Zeffy instead of BetterWorld?
Zeffy accepts credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and bank transfers without requiring donor accounts. BetterWorld limits digital wallet options and requires accounts for ACH payments.
How do I switch from BetterWorld to Zeffy?
You can set up Zeffy in minutes and start accepting donations right away. Zeffy's nonprofit support team responds within 2-6 hours if you need help migrating your campaigns.
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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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