GiveGain Fees Explained: Why Your Donors Pay 8% (and How to Avoid It)
GiveGain charges 5% platform + 3% processing on every gift. Zeffy covers all fees and adds events, memberships, and auctions.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Keep more of every donation, without asking donors to cover fees
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Keep more of every donation, without asking donors to cover fees
Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits — no platform fees, no processing fees, no monthly costs. GiveGain charges 5% + 3%, even when donors agree to pay.
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Run your whole fundraising operation in one place
GiveGain is built for peer-to-peer campaigns only. Zeffy gives you donations, events, memberships, raffles, and auctions in one system, so you're not juggling tools or losing donor data.
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Get help from people who understand small nonprofits
GiveGain's support is built for corporate clients. Zeffy's team responds in 2–6 business hours with jargon-free help from nonprofit fundraising experts who've been in your shoes.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy's pricing compare to GiveGain for peer-to-peer campaigns?
Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits with no platform or processing fees. GiveGain charges donors a 5% fee plus 3% processing costs, so your supporters pay up to 8% on top of their gift just to use the platform.
Can I run more than just peer-to-peer campaigns with Zeffy?
Yes. While GiveGain only handles peer-to-peer campaigns, Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, memberships, raffles, and auctions in one place so you can manage all your fundraising without switching between tools.
What kind of support does Zeffy offer for small nonprofits?
Zeffy's support team responds in 2–6 business hours with help from people who've worked in nonprofits. We skip the jargon and focus on practical advice that works for small teams with limited time and resources.
Does Zeffy support recurring donations for peer-to-peer campaigns?
Yes. Zeffy supports one-time and recurring donations for all campaign types, including peer-to-peer. Your supporters can set up monthly gifts directly from fundraiser pages without paying platform fees on every transaction. Yes. Zeffy processes donations in USD and CAD with no currency conversion fees. Your peer-to-peer fundraisers can accept gifts from supporters across North America while you keep 100% of every donation.
How does Zeffy stay free if there are no platform fees?
Zeffy is funded by optional tips from donors. When someone donates, they can choose to leave a small tip to help keep the platform running. The tip is never required, and nonprofits always keep 100% of what they raise.
Does GiveGain charge nonprofits or donors?
GiveGain charges donors a 5% platform fee plus 3% processing costs, meaning supporters pay up to 8% on top of their gift. Zeffy charges zero fees to both nonprofits and donors.
Is Zeffy really free for nonprofits in 2026?
Yes. Zeffy has no platform fees, no processing fees, and no credit card fees for nonprofits. Over 100,000 organizations have raised $2B+ on Zeffy without losing a dollar to fees.
What features does Zeffy include that GiveGain doesn't offer?
GiveGain only supports peer-to-peer campaigns. Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, memberships, raffles, auctions, and a built-in CRM, all in one platform with no extra costs.
Will my donors trust Zeffy if they haven't heard of it before?
Zeffy is rated #1 for customer satisfaction and trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits. Donors see a professional checkout experience, and the optional tip is clearly explained so there are no surprises.
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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