Givergy Pricing Breakdown: What You'll Actually Pay vs. Zeffy's $0
Givergy charges 4% plus card fees and focuses on events only. Zeffy covers year-round fundraising with zero fees.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Run your gala and your year-round fundraising in one place
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Run your gala and your year-round fundraising in one place
Givergy's built for big events, but your nonprofit needs more than one night a year. Zeffy gives you auctions, ticketing, donations, and donor tools with zero fees.
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Your donors shouldn't have to tip to make your event free
Givergy's donor tip model puts supporters in an awkward spot. With Zeffy, every dollar goes to your mission — no asks, no guilt, no math at checkout.
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Fundraise beyond the gala without switching platforms
Givergy's built for big events, not year-round giving. Zeffy handles auctions, donations, memberships, and campaigns in one place — so you can grow without adding tools.
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Get started in minutes, not months
Givergy's built for corporate event teams with complex setups. Zeffy's designed for small nonprofits — launch your first campaign today, no training required.
Frequently asked questions
What payment options does Zeffy support for event fundraising?
Zeffy accepts all major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH bank transfers. This gives your donors flexibility to give how they want, especially for larger auction bids or sponsorships.
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for event fundraising?
Yes. Zeffy covers all platform and payment processing costs so 100% of every donation, ticket sale, and auction bid reaches your nonprofit. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform, but it's never required.
Can I use Zeffy for both my gala and year-round fundraising?
Absolutely. Zeffy gives you auctions, ticketing, donation forms, memberships, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management in one place. You don't need separate tools for events and everyday giving.
How long does it take to set up an auction or ticketed event on Zeffy?
Most nonprofits launch their first event in under an hour. Zeffy's built for small teams without technical expertise, so you can create auction pages, sell tickets, and start fundraising right away.
How much does Givergy charge for nonprofit fundraising events?
Givergy charges around 4-5% in platform fees plus standard credit card processing fees. On a $10,000 gala, that's roughly $500 lost to fees. Zeffy charges zero platform or processing fees, so every dollar goes to your mission.
Does Zeffy take a percentage of donations or ticket sales?
No. Zeffy doesn't take any percentage from your donations, ticket sales, or auction bids. Donors can leave an optional tip to support the platform, but it's never required and your nonprofit keeps 100%.
Is Givergy or Zeffy easier to set up for a first-time auction?
Zeffy is designed for busy nonprofit teams without technical expertise. Most organizations launch their first auction in under 30 minutes. Givergy has a steeper learning curve and requires more time to master the backend.
Can I use Zeffy for more than just events and auctions?
Yes. Zeffy is an all-in-one platform that includes donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, memberships, raffles, an online store, and built-in donor management. You don't need separate tools for different fundraising needs.
What's the catch with Zeffy being free?
There's no catch. Zeffy covers all platform and processing fees. The service is funded by optional tips that donors can choose to add at checkout. Tips are never required, and nonprofits always keep 100% of what they raise.
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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