GiveBrite Takes 5% Per Donation. Zeffy Takes Nothing.
GiveBrite locks peer-to-peer, ticketing, and CRM behind paid plans. Zeffy includes all of it free.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Zeffy VS GiveBrite
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Keep more of what you raise, without paying to unlock it
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Keep more of what you raise, without paying to unlock it
GiveBrite charges monthly fees to avoid platform fees — Zeffy is 100% free, so every pound raised goes straight to your mission, not your budget
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Your donors shouldn't pay for you to avoid a monthly bill
GiveBrite's free tier takes 5% from every donation. Their paid plan costs £9.99/month to drop that fee. With Zeffy, there's no platform fee and no subscription.
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One platform that actually includes everything
GiveBrite locks peer-to-peer, raffles, and ticketing behind paid plans. Zeffy includes donations, events, memberships, auctions, and CRM in one place, at no cost.
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Get started in minutes, not months
GiveBrite requires setup calls and payment gateway approvals before you can launch. Zeffy lets you create your first form, accept donations, and go live today.
Frequently asked questions
Can I manage donors and send emails without upgrading to a paid plan?
Yes. Zeffy includes a full CRM to track donor history, segment contacts, and send personalized email campaigns at no cost. GiveBrite limits donor management and email tools to basic receipts unless you upgrade.
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for nonprofits?
Yes. Zeffy covers all platform and processing fees so you keep 100% of donations. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform, but it's never required.
What features does Zeffy include compared to GiveBrite?
Zeffy includes donations, peer-to-peer, events, ticketing, raffles, auctions, memberships, CRM, and email tools in one place at no cost. GiveBrite requires paid plans to unlock most features.
How quickly can I start accepting donations with Zeffy?
You can create your first donation form and start accepting payments in minutes. No setup calls, payment gateway approvals, or waiting periods required.
How much does GiveBrite charge per donation?
GiveBrite's free tier takes 5% from every donation. You can pay £9.99/month to reduce that fee, but Zeffy covers all platform and processing fees so you keep 100%.
Is GiveBrite a legitimate fundraising platform?
GiveBrite is a registered fundraising platform that follows the fundraising regulator's code of practice. However, their free tier takes 5% of donations, while Zeffy lets nonprofits keep every dollar raised.
Can I run peer-to-peer campaigns and raffles without paying extra?
With Zeffy, peer-to-peer fundraising, raffles, ticketing, and auctions are all included at no cost. GiveBrite locks these features behind paid plans.
Do I need to schedule a setup call or get payment gateway approval to use Zeffy?
No. You can create your first donation form and start accepting payments in minutes with Zeffy. There are no setup calls, payment gateway approvals, or waiting periods.
How does Zeffy compare to Eventbrite for nonprofit events?
Zeffy offers free event ticketing with no platform or processing fees, plus built-in donor management. Eventbrite charges service and processing fees that add up quickly for nonprofit fundraisers.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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