Givealittle Fees: 5% + 1.5% Per Donation — Here's a Zero-Fee Alternative
Plus ticketing, donor CRM, and email tools Givealittle doesn't offer.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Zeffy VS Givealittle
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Keep 100% of every donation, not 95%
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Keep 100% of every donation, not 95%
Givealittle takes 5% off the top. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your donors' full gift goes to your mission, not platform costs.
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Keep more of what you raise, without asking donors to cover it
Givealittle takes 5% of every donation, plus 1.5% in card fees. Zeffy is 100% free, so every dollar goes to your mission, not platform costs.
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Run your whole fundraising operation from one place
Givealittle only handles crowdfunding pages. Zeffy gives you donation forms, ticketing, CRM, email tools, and more in one system built for nonprofits.
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Get started in minutes, not months
Givealittle is built for one-off campaigns. Zeffy is designed for small teams who need to launch fast, with forms and pages you can set up yourself today.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy work for organizations outside of New Zealand?
Yes. Zeffy supports nonprofits in the US, Canada, and beyond with local payment processing. Givealittle is limited to New Zealand organizations only, which restricts your reach if you operate internationally.
How is Zeffy actually free if Givealittle charges 5%?
Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform, but it's completely optional. With Givealittle, 5% comes off every donation automatically, plus donors pay 1.5% in card fees.
Can I use Zeffy for more than just crowdfunding campaigns?
Yes. Givealittle only offers crowdfunding pages. Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer fundraising, raffles, memberships, CRM tools, and email campaigns all in one place.
Will my donors have to pay fees to cover Zeffy's costs?
No. Donors can choose to leave an optional contribution to support Zeffy, but they're never required to. With Givealittle, donors are charged a mandatory 1.5% processing fee on top of the 5% platform fee your organization pays.
How much does Givealittle take from a $1,000 donation?
Givealittle deducts 5% ($50) as a platform fee plus 1.5% ($15) in card fees, leaving you with around $935. With Zeffy, you'd keep the full $1,000.
Is there a Givealittle app or mobile option for donors?
Givealittle works through their website but has limited mobile functionality. Zeffy's donation forms are fully mobile-optimized and work on any device without requiring donors to download an app.
Can I set up a Givealittle page if I'm not based in New Zealand?
No. Givealittle only supports New Zealand-based organizations. If you're outside NZ or want to accept international donations, Zeffy works in the US, Canada, and UK with local payment processing.
What's the total fee on Givealittle including card processing?
Givealittle charges 6.5% total: a 5% platform fee deducted from your funds plus a 1.5% card fee charged to donors. Zeffy has zero platform or processing fees for nonprofits.
How quickly can I launch a fundraising page compared to Givealittle?
Zeffy lets you create and publish donation forms, event pages, or peer-to-peer campaigns in minutes. Givealittle is limited to crowdfunding pages only, with fewer customization options.
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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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