BetterWorld Passes Fees to Donors. Zeffy Covers Them for You.

Plus, get auctions, raffles, ticketing, and stores included free—no paid upgrades required.

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Zeffy VS Betterworld

Zeffy VS Betterworld: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

Varies.

Card fees if donors don't opt in

Processing fees

$0 in credit card and transaction fees. Zeffy covers these. How? →

2.9% + $0.30.

per transaction for credit cards; 1.5% + $0.30 per transaction for ACH

Platform fees

Zeffy never takes a cut. Unlike platforms that skim 3–5%, you keep 100% of every donation.

$0.

0% platform fee on Free Forever plan; 1% platform fee per transaction on paid annual membership plan.

Monthly fees

0/month.

No subscriptions, no paywalls. Every org, big or small, gets full access for free.

$0.

Free Forever plan with $0 monthly fees; optional $1,550/year annual membership as a paid upgrade.

Other fees

We've never charged a single cent to nonprofits and we never will.

$0.

No setup costs and no hidden fees beyond stated platform and processing fees.

Pricing transparency

10/10.

No platform fees, no credit card fees, no hidden fees, no fees period!

3/10.

Pricing hidden behind contact sales or help articles with no dedicated page showing a clear fee breakdown.

Value for money

5/5.

450+ reviews on Capterra. All-in-one fundraising, zero fees, unbeatable value.

4.7/5.

Features

5/5.

No training needed. Built for busy nonprofit teams, not tech pros. Launch a campaign in under 30 minutes.

4.6/5.

Requires paid plans for full features - limited tools without add-ons or third-party integrations

Donations

Donations without the cut. Custom forms, tax receipts, donor tracking — all fee-free.

Donation forms with recurring giving options and customizable branding - requires paid plan for advanced features

Ticketing

Sell tickets, check in guests, track sales — and keep 100%. No fees. No fine print.

Event ticketing with registration management and check-in tools - available on paid plans only

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Teams or individuals launch fundraising pages in minutes. Track progress, keep 100%. No fees.

Peer-to-peer campaigns with individual fundraising pages and team leaderboards - paid plans required

Auctions

Run auctions without giving up a percentage. List items, track bids, collect payments — all fee-free.

No auction features - focuses on peer-to-peer and event fundraising, requires separate auction platform

Raffles

Host online raffles and 50/50s. Track sales, set ticket limits, stay compliant — all without paying a cent.

Raffle and auction tools with bid tracking and winner management - requires higher-tier paid subscription

Online Store

Skip the tool sprawl. Sell merch and manage your store in one place — no fees, no add-ons.

Product sales and merchandise store with inventory tracking - limited to paid plans

Memberships

Automate memberships with no per-member fees. Dues go straight to your org — perfect for clubs, alumni, and supporters.

No membership management tools - supports recurring donations but lacks member portals or tier management

Donor management/CRM

Ditch the expensive CRM. Track donations, send thank-yous, and build donor loyalty — all fee-free.

Donor database with giving history, contact management, and basic segmentation for campaigns

Emails & Newsletter

Manage contacts and send newsletters from the same place you fundraise. Unlimited sends, no fees.

Built-in email campaigns with templates for donor communication and event promotion

Payment Processing

Accept donations, ticket sales, and payments — all 100% fee-free. No cuts, no hidden fees, ever.

Stripe integration with multiple payment methods including credit cards, ACH, and digital wallets

Payment Methods

All-in-one fundraising: donations, events, memberships, email, and donor CRM — 100% free.

Credit cards and digital wallets only. Bank transfers require donor accounts, no native in-person tools.

Credit Card Payments

Accept all major credit cards with zero processing fees. Zeffy covers the cost — you keep 100% of every donation.

All major credit and debit cards accepted through integrated payment processing

Apple Pay & Google Pay

One-tap donations and tickets with Apple Pay & Google Pay. No fees, just smooth mobile checkouts.

Digital wallet support available through checkout but limited to online donation forms only

ACH / Bank Transfers

Accept bank transfers with zero fees. Full donation amounts go straight to your mission.

ACH bank transfers available but requires donors to create Betterworld accounts for processing

Tap to Pay App

Anyone on your team can take payments from their phone. No card reader, no fees, no friction.

No native in-person payment tools - online donations only, requires separate hardware for events

Support

5/5.

Real humans, real fast. Free email and phone support — no bots, no paywalls, no runaround.

4.6/5.

Support access unclear and not nonprofit-specific. No transparent response times or dedicated support team for mission-driven organizations.

Help Center

Searchable help docs, video tutorials, and step-by-step guides — all free, all the time.

Yes - complete resource library with guides, tutorials, and FAQs accessible 24/7 at zero cost.

Email Support

Email us anytime. Most questions answered within hours — not days.

Email support available but response times unclear; no dedicated nonprofit support team mentioned.

Phone Support

Need to talk? Call us. Real support from real people who understand nonprofits.

No phone support or office hours information available; appears to rely on digital communication only.

Onboarding

Get set up in under 30 minutes. No training required — but we're here if you need us.

Self-service onboarding via help center; no dedicated onboarding or nonprofit-specific setup team.

Community

Join thousands of nonprofits sharing tips, templates, and best practices.

No community forum or user groups available; limited webinar content and a focus on corporate partnerships rather than nonprofit training.

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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Why Zeffy over BetterWorld?

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.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and BetterWorld

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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100,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at $0.

For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.

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.

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“We were incurring a ton of fees for our past fundraising platform and Zeffy has helped us receive so much more of our donations.”

Zeffy has been invaluable in helping me track our donors, sales, events, and revenue in one spot. The coolest thing about Zeffy is it really is free!

Everything about Zeffy suits us starting with (of course, NO fees) but also the ease of use and customer experience as well as their client support!!

Zeffy is very easy to use and ensures that every dollar quickly gets into our account.. A huge help to our work!

Zeffy is very simple, allows for a lot of customization and seamlessly integrates into our website. The fact that all of this is free is still wild to me.

We couldn't believe there was a free payment platform for our Girl Scout group. Zeffy took ZERO fees from us, which is huge when you run on very small amounts of money.

We were ready to sell tickets in less than 30 minutes. The reporting capabilities were better than some other paid-for sites.

Since using Zeffy, our conversion rate of donations has skyrocketed. It's an easy platform to use. Plus customer support has always been responsive and helpful!