GiveSendGo Takes 2.7% + $0.30 Per Donation. Here's a Zero-Fee Option.
Plus donor management, event ticketing, and recurring giving that GiveSendGo doesn't offer.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Zeffy VS GiveSendGo
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Run your whole nonprofit from one place, not just one campaign
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Run your whole nonprofit from one place, not just one campaign
GiveSendGo works for crowdfunding, but you need donor tracking, events, and recurring giving too. Zeffy gives you all of it, 100% free.
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Your donors deserve more than a campaign page
GiveSendGo gives you a donation form. Zeffy gives you donor profiles, email tools, and a CRM that grows with your mission — so you can build relationships, not just campaigns.
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Built for nonprofits, not one-time crowdfunding
GiveSendGo was built for personal causes. Zeffy was built for nonprofits — with recurring giving, donor management, event ticketing, and email tools in one place, so you don't outgrow your platform.
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Get started in minutes, not months
GiveSendGo requires manual setup and trial-and-error learning. Zeffy gets you fundraising fast — with guided onboarding, jargon-free help, and support from nonprofit experts who actually get it.
Frequently asked questions
What happens when I outgrow a single campaign page?
Zeffy grows with your nonprofit. You get event ticketing, peer-to-peer fundraising, online stores, and donor management in one platform. GiveSendGo only offers campaign pages, so you'll need multiple tools as you scale.
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for nonprofits?
Yes. Zeffy charges zero fees on donations, events, memberships, and all fundraising tools. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy free for nonprofits like yours.
Can I track donors and send emails, or just collect donations?
Zeffy includes donor profiles, email tools, and a built-in CRM so you can track giving history, send updates, and build relationships. GiveSendGo only offers basic campaign pages without donor management.
What if I need help setting up my fundraising campaigns?
Zeffy offers guided onboarding, a jargon-free help center, and support from nonprofit experts who understand your needs. You'll get fundraising fast without trial and error.
How much does GiveSendGo take from each donation?
GiveSendGo charges 2.9% plus $0.30 per donation. On a $100 gift, that's $3.20 gone to fees. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your nonprofit keeps the full $100.
Is GiveSendGo or Zeffy better for registered nonprofits?
Zeffy is built specifically for registered nonprofits, with donor management, tax receipts, event ticketing, and CRM tools included. GiveSendGo focuses on personal crowdfunding campaigns without nonprofit-specific features.
What percentage does GiveSendGo take compared to GoFundMe?
GiveSendGo takes about 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction, similar to GoFundMe's fee structure. Zeffy is the only platform that charges zero fees, so nonprofits keep 100% of every donation.
Can I use GiveSendGo for ongoing nonprofit fundraising?
GiveSendGo is designed for single campaign pages, not ongoing fundraising. Zeffy offers recurring donations, memberships, events, and donor tracking in one platform built for long-term nonprofit growth.
Are donations through GiveSendGo tax-deductible for donors?
Donations on GiveSendGo are generally considered personal gifts and aren't tax-deductible. With Zeffy, registered nonprofits can automatically send tax receipts to donors for every contribution.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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