Giveffect Pricing Breakdown: $99/mo + Fees vs Zeffy's $0

Giveffect charges $99–$1,299/mo plus 4% per donation. Zeffy is free and launches in 30 minutes.

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Zeffy VS Giveffect

Zeffy VS Giveffect: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

Varies.

4% platform fee plus card fees and monthly plans

Processing fees

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

2.9% + $0.30.

per transaction (payment processor fee)

Platform fees

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

1.2%–2.3%.

Giveffect transaction fee, varies by subscription tier

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

$99/month.

Starting at $99/month (Essentials), $399/month (Starter), or $1,299/month (Basic) depending on plan tier

Other fees

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

N/A.

No other fees specified

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

4/10.

Pricing exists but scattered across sources. No clear page, fees buried in FAQ not main pricing.

Value for money

5/5.

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

4.3/5.

Features

5/5.

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

4.6/5.

All-in-one platform with steep learning curve - requires training and paid plans for full fundraising features

Donations

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

Giveffect offers donation forms with recurring giving and custom fields - requires paid plan for full features

Ticketing

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

Event management with ticketing, registration, and check-in tools - part of the all-in-one platform

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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

Peer-to-peer campaigns with personal fundraising pages and team features - available on paid plans

Auctions

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

Full auction management with online and silent auction tools, mobile bidding, and item tracking

Raffles

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

No dedicated raffle tools - nonprofits need to use workarounds or third-party integrations

Online Store

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

No built-in online store - requires separate e-commerce platform for selling merchandise

Memberships

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

Membership management with automated renewals, member portal, and tiered membership levels

Donor management/CRM

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

Full donor database with giving history, engagement tracking, custom fields, and reporting

Emails & Newsletter

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

Built-in email campaigns with templates, automation, and donor segmentation tools

Payment Processing

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

Integrated payment processing with multiple payment methods and automated receipts

Payment Methods

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

Credit cards, ACH, and digital wallets supported. No native in-person payment 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 with standard transaction fees.

Apple Pay & Google Pay

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

Digital wallet payments supported through checkout - Apple Pay and Google Pay available for donor convenience.

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

ACH bank transfers available for recurring donations - helps reduce processing costs on larger gifts.

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 - requires separate hardware setup and third-party integration for events.

Support

5/5.

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

4.7/5.

Support access tied to plan tier - priority help reserved for higher-paying customers, not mission-driven teams.

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 without hidden costs

Email Support

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

Email support with response times varying by plan tier - priority given to higher-paying customers

Phone Support

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

Phone support available during business hours for paid subscribers - no weekend or evening coverage

Onboarding

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

No dedicated onboarding — users rely on self-service guides and paid training webinars for setup. Dedicated onboarding requires enterprise or higher-tier plans.

Community

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

No community forum or user groups available

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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Why Zeffy over Giveffect?

Keep more of every dollar raised, without the monthly bill

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Your donors shouldn't pay for your software

Giveffect charges monthly fees plus platform fees on every donation. With Zeffy, 100% of what donors give goes to your mission, and you never pay a subscription.

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Get help when you need it, not when you can afford it

Giveffect's support varies by plan tier, with priority for higher-paying customers. Zeffy gives every nonprofit unlimited support from real people, no matter your budget.

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Start fundraising today, not next quarter

Giveffect requires setup across multiple modules and training webinars. Zeffy gets you live in minutes with tools that work right out of the box.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and Giveffect

Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for fundraising?

Yes. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits. There are no monthly fees, platform fees, or hidden costs. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy running, so you keep every dollar raised.

Can I switch from Giveffect to Zeffy without losing my donor data?

Absolutely. You can export your donor data from Giveffect and import it into Zeffy. Our support team helps you get set up quickly, so you can start fundraising without interruption or data loss.

What happens if I need help setting up my campaigns?

You get unlimited support from real people, not bots. Email us anytime or book a call during office hours. We help every nonprofit equally, whether you're raising $500 or $500,000.

How does Zeffy make money if there are no fees for nonprofits?

Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support Zeffy at checkout. It's completely optional, and 100% of your donation still goes to your organization. This model keeps our platform free for nonprofits.

How much does Giveffect cost per month?

Giveffect charges monthly fees plus platform fees on every donation. The exact amount varies by plan tier. Zeffy has no monthly fees and no platform fees, so you keep 100% of what you raise.

Does Giveffect take a percentage of donations?

Yes, Giveffect charges platform fees on every donation, typically in the 2-3% range. With Zeffy, there are no platform or transaction fees taken from your donations.

Is Zeffy easier to set up than Giveffect?

Zeffy lets you go live in minutes with tools that work out of the box. Giveffect requires setup across multiple modules and training, which takes more time.

Does Giveffect offer the same level of support on all plans?

No, Giveffect's support varies depending on your plan tier. Zeffy provides unlimited support from real people to every nonprofit, regardless of how much you raise.

What's the best free alternative to Giveffect for nonprofits?

Zeffy is the only 100% free fundraising platform for nonprofits. Unlike Giveffect, there are no monthly fees, no platform fees, and no hidden costs.

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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!