GiveWP Needs WordPress and Charges Fees. Zeffy Needs Neither.

GiveWP adds 2% platform fees plus 2.9% processing on every donation. Zeffy covers all fees for you.

Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits

Zeffy VS GiveWP

Zeffy VS GiveWP: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

Varies.

2% platform fee on some Stripe donations, standard card processing fees, and annual plans

Processing fees

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

2.9% + $0.30.

per transaction, charged by payment gateways like Stripe and PayPal (not by GiveWP)

Platform fees

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

2%.

platform fee on Stripe donations for free version; no platform fee with paid license or PayPal

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

$0.

No monthly fees. Annual plans only: $149/year Basic, $349/year Plus, $499/year Pro. Free version available.

Other fees

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

$0.

No other fees listed; GiveWP does not charge transaction fees directly — processing fees are from payment gateways.

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

7/10.

Pricing page exists but 2% platform fee on Stripe donations is buried in documentation, not on main pricing page.

Value for money

5/5.

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

4.4/5.

Features

5/5.

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

4.3/5.

WordPress plugin requiring technical setup - limited tools without paid add-ons or third-party integrations

Donations

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

WordPress plugin for donation forms with customization options - requires WordPress site and technical setup

Ticketing

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

No ticketing tools - requires separate plugin or platform to sell event tickets

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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

Peer-to-peer campaigns available as paid add-on - not included in free version

Auctions

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

No auction support - requires connecting external auction platforms

Raffles

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

No raffle features - needs third-party tools for drawing management and ticket sales

Online Store

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

No store functionality - built for donations only, not product sales or merchandise

Memberships

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

Recurring donations only - no membership portal, member tiers, or self-service management

Donor management/CRM

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

Basic donor data in WordPress - limited reporting, no engagement tracking or donor profiles

Emails & Newsletter

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

Donation receipts only - no email campaigns, newsletters, or donor communication tools

Payment Processing

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

Stripe, PayPal, and offline donations with customizable forms and payment options

Payment Methods

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

Credit cards through Stripe or PayPal. Digital wallets supported, but all payments still charge processing fees.

Credit Card Payments

Accept all major credit cards with zero processing fees. Zeffy covers the cost — you keep 100% of every donation.

WordPress plugin accepts major credit cards through Stripe or PayPal - requires technical setup and payment processor 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 Stripe checkout - but donors still pay processing fees on digital wallet transactions

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

ACH bank transfers available through Stripe integration - still charges processing fees on bank transfers

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 purchase and third-party POS integration

Support

5/5.

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

4.6/5.

Support requires WordPress technical knowledge; community forum for free users — premium support available with paid add-ons starting at $199/year

Help Center

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

Comprehensive knowledge base with step-by-step guides, video tutorials, and nonprofit best practices.

Email Support

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

Email support is available, but response times depend on your WordPress hosting provider's support quality.

Phone Support

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

No phone support or scheduled calls — relies on the WordPress community and documentation.

Onboarding

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

Self-service onboarding only; paid onboarding or hands-on help requires purchasing premium support add-ons starting at $199/year.

Community

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

Community forum available for free users; premium support and faster help require paid add-ons starting at $199/year.

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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Why Zeffy over GiveWP?

Keep more of every donation without the WordPress headache

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Keep more of every donation without the WordPress headache

Zeffy gives you donation forms, donor management, and email tools in one place — with zero fees and no plugins to manage or break.

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Your donors shouldn't pay extra just to give

GiveWP's free version adds a 2% platform fee on Stripe donations. Zeffy never charges platform fees, so 100% of every donation goes to your mission.

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You don't need a developer to run a donation page

GiveWP requires WordPress hosting, plugin setup, and technical troubleshooting. Zeffy works out of the box with no code, no hosting, and no IT help needed.

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Get help from people who understand nonprofit fundraising

GiveWP's support relies on WordPress forums and technical documentation. Zeffy's team responds in 2–6 business hours with jargon-free help from nonprofit experts.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and GiveWP

Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for donations?

Yes. Zeffy charges zero platform fees, zero subscription fees, and zero transaction fees. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support Zeffy, so 100% of every donation goes directly to your organization.

Can I use Zeffy without a WordPress website?

Yes. Zeffy works as a standalone platform without requiring WordPress, hosting, or technical setup. Create donation forms, manage donors, and send emails all in one place without installing plugins or writing code.

How does Zeffy compare to GiveWP for donor management?

Zeffy includes built-in donor management with engagement tracking, giving history, and email campaigns. GiveWP stores basic donor data in WordPress but lacks communication tools and requires separate plugins for email marketing.

What payment methods does Zeffy accept compared to GiveWP?

Zeffy accepts all major credit cards, ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay with zero processing fees. GiveWP requires Stripe or PayPal integration and charges standard processing fees on all transactions.

How much does GiveWP cost per year?

GiveWP starts at $79/year for paid plans, plus transaction fees of 2.9% + $0.30 per donation through Stripe or PayPal. The free version adds a 2% platform fee on Stripe donations. Zeffy has no annual cost and no transaction fees.

Does Zeffy have a WordPress plugin?

Zeffy doesn't require a WordPress plugin. You can embed Zeffy donation forms on any website using a simple link or embed code, without managing plugin updates, hosting, or technical maintenance.

How much do GiveWP fees cost on a $1,000 donation?

With GiveWP's standard 2.9% + $0.30 transaction fee, you'd lose about $29 on a $1,000 donation. With Zeffy, you keep the full $1,000.

Still undecided?

Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy

Planning Center

CauseVox

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!