Gively Charges 2.2% Per Donation. Zeffy Charges Nothing.

Plus Zeffy includes ticketing, raffles, auctions, and CRM — tools Gively doesn't offer at all.

Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits

Gively

Zeffy VS Gively

Zeffy VS Gively: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

Varies.

Card fees only (donors can cover)

Processing fees

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

2.2% + $0.30.

Third-party payment processor fees: credit cards via Stripe 2.2% + $0.30 with nonprofit discount or 2.9% + $0.30 standard; American Express 3.5%; ACH 0.8% capped at $5; DAFPay 2.9%; PayPal available as alternative processor

Platform fees

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

$0.

No platform fee — 100% free platform funded by philanthropists.

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

$0.

No monthly fees.

Other fees

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

Varies.

No setup, annual, or hidden fees; donors can optionally cover processing fees. Giving Basket feature charges a 2.5% platform fee via Give Lively Foundation.

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

8/10.

Clear pricing page shows $0 platform fees, but processing fees require clicking through to a separate page.

Value for money

5/5.

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

3.6/5.

Features

5/5.

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

4.0/5.

Donation-focused platform with limited tools - missing memberships, stores, auctions, and email campaigns

Donations

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

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

Ticketing

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

No event ticketing tools - focused on donations only, not event management or ticket sales

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 on paid plans

Auctions

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

No auction features - Gively focuses on donation forms and peer-to-peer fundraising only

Raffles

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

No raffle or lottery tools - requires separate platform to run compliant fundraising raffles

Online Store

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

No online store functionality - can't sell merchandise, memberships, or products for your cause

Memberships

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

No membership management - 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.

Basic donor database with contact info and giving history - limited segmentation and reporting tools

Emails & Newsletter

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

Automated receipts and thank-you emails only - no campaign builder or donor newsletter tools

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 Apple Pay and Google Pay

Payment Methods

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

Credit cards, digital wallets, and ACH available — but all still charge processing fees plus platform costs.

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 - but charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction plus platform fees

Apple Pay & Google Pay

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

Apple Pay and Google Pay supported through checkout - but donors still pay the same transaction fees

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

ACH bank transfers available for recurring donations - reduces fees on larger gifts but still charges processing costs

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 or third-party integration for events

Support

5/5.

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

3.9/5.

Support built for corporate giving programs, not nonprofits. Email-only help with unclear response times and no dedicated nonprofit guidance.

Help Center

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

Limited knowledge base and FAQs focused on corporate workflows; few nonprofit-specific guides.

Email Support

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

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

Phone Support

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

No clear phone support or scheduled calls mentioned — appears to be email/chat based only.

Onboarding

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

Self-service onboarding only — dedicated onboarding or onboarding calls are reserved for corporate/enterprise customers.

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 Gively?

Run your entire fundraising operation without juggling tools

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Run your entire fundraising operation without juggling tools

Zeffy gives you donations, events, raffles, memberships, and a full CRM in one place, so you can focus on your mission instead of stitching platforms together.

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Run more than donation forms without adding more tools

Gively covers donation forms well, but you'll need separate platforms for ticketing, raffles, auctions, or selling anything. Zeffy gives you all of it in one place.

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Get help from people who actually work with nonprofits

Gively's support is built for corporate clients, not small teams running fundraisers. Zeffy's team answers fast and knows how nonprofits actually work.

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Get started in minutes, not months

Gively's setup can feel overwhelming if you're new to fundraising platforms. Zeffy gets you live fast, with simple tools and help content built for first-timers.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and Gively

Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for donations?

Yes. Zeffy charges no platform fees, no monthly fees, and no setup costs. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to cover transaction costs, so you keep 100% of donations.

Can I run events and raffles on Zeffy, or just collect donations?

Zeffy handles donations, ticketing, raffles, auctions, memberships, and peer-to-peer campaigns in one platform. You won't need separate tools or subscriptions to run different fundraisers.

How long does it take to get my first donation form live?

Most teams launch their first form in under 15 minutes. Zeffy's setup is built for small teams with no tech background, and our support team helps you get live fast if you need a hand.

Can I accept ACH bank transfers and credit cards without paying processing fees?

Yes. Zeffy accepts all major credit cards, ACH transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Donors can choose to cover the transaction costs, so your nonprofit keeps the full amount.

How much would my nonprofit save switching from Givelify to Zeffy?

On $10,000 in donations, Givelify charges around $320 in fees (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction). With Zeffy, you keep the full $10,000 because there are no platform or processing fees.

Does Gively or Givelify offer event ticketing and donor management?

Gively focuses primarily on donation forms, so you'd need separate tools for events and CRM. Zeffy includes donations, ticketing, raffles, auctions, memberships, and donor management in one free platform.

What's the catch with Zeffy being free?

There's no catch. Zeffy stays free through optional donor tips. Donors can choose to contribute a small amount to support the platform, but it's never required, and your nonprofit always keeps 100% of what you raise.

Can I use Zeffy if I'm currently on Give Lively or Givelify?

Yes. Switching is straightforward, and most teams get their first form live in under 15 minutes. Zeffy's support team can help you migrate without losing donor data or momentum.

Does Zeffy work for small nonprofits without a tech team?

Absolutely. Zeffy is built for volunteer-run organizations and small teams. No tech background needed, and you get unlimited access to every feature without paying for upgrades.

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Virtuous

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.

Masey, Loose Ends.

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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!