Zeffy VS GlobalGiving

Build professional donation pages and fundraising campaigns with zero fees. Keep 100% of every donation while creating branded experiences that connect with donors.

Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits

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Zeffy VS GlobalGiving

Zeffy VS GlobalGiving: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

Varies.

8–15% platform cut + card fees

Processing fees

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

3%.

third-party transaction processing fee on all donations

Platform fees

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

Varies.

5–12% nonprofit support fee on donations, varying by registration location and funding source

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

$0.

No subscription or monthly fees to use the GlobalGiving community

Other fees

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

$0.

No application fee or subscription fee to join the GlobalGiving community

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

6/10.

Fees are public but scattered across multiple pages. No single pricing page with all costs.

Value for money

5/5.

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

N/A.

Features

5/5.

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

N/A.

Crowdfunding marketplace, not your platform - no donor control, limited tools, and funds distributed on their schedule

Donations

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

GlobalGiving hosts your project on their marketplace - you don't own donor relationships or data

Ticketing

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

No ticketing tools - GlobalGiving is a donation marketplace, not an event management platform

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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

Peer-to-peer fundraising available but donors raise funds on GlobalGiving's site, not yours

Auctions

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

No auction tools - GlobalGiving is a crowdfunding marketplace, not a fundraising platform you control

Raffles

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

No raffle functionality - platform is limited to project-based donations only

Online Store

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

No online store - GlobalGiving doesn't support product sales or merchandise fundraising

Memberships

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

No membership features - connects donors to projects but doesn't support recurring member programs

Donor management/CRM

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

No donor CRM - GlobalGiving owns donor relationships and data, not individual nonprofits

Emails & Newsletter

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

No email tools for nonprofits - GlobalGiving communicates with donors on your behalf

Payment Processing

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

Centralized payment processing through GlobalGiving only - funds distributed on their schedule

Payment Methods

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

Credit cards only through GlobalGiving's marketplace. No digital wallets, ACH, or in-person payment options.

Credit Card Payments

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

Credit cards accepted through GlobalGiving's platform - but only for projects listed on their marketplace, not direct donations

Apple Pay & Google Pay

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

No digital wallet support - donors must enter card details manually for every transaction

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

No ACH bank transfers - credit card only checkout limits large gift options for your donors

Tap to Pay App

Anyone on your team can take payments from their phone. No card reader, no fees, no friction.

No in-person payment tools - GlobalGiving is online marketplace only, no hardware or event support

Support

5/5.

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

N/A.

Support access requires nonprofit application and approval. Email-only help with slower response times during peak periods.

Help Center

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

No public help center or searchable knowledge base — support is handled via email for approved nonprofits.

Email Support

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

Email support available for registered nonprofits but response times can be slow during peak funding periods

Phone Support

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

No phone support or scheduled calls - email-only support for project questions and issues

Onboarding

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

Self-service onboarding only — no dedicated onboarding or training for approved nonprofits.

Community

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

No community forum or user groups available; peer support is not offered.

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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How is Zeffy free?

Why Zeffy over GlobalGiving?

Own your donors, keep every dollar, run your own fundraising

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Own your donors, keep every dollar, run your own fundraising

GlobalGiving takes 8–15% of every donation and controls your donor relationships. Zeffy gives you 100% of funds, full donor data, and all the tools you need to fundraise your way.

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You don't own your donor relationships on GlobalGiving

GlobalGiving hosts your project on their marketplace, but they control donor data, communication, and timing. Zeffy gives you full ownership of every donor relationship. Between platform fees and processing costs, GlobalGiving keeps up to 15% of your donations. Zeffy is 100% free, so every dollar goes to your mission.

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Get started in minutes, not months

GlobalGiving requires an application and vetting process before you can fundraise. Zeffy lets you create a donation page and start raising funds today.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and GlobalGiving

Is Zeffy really 100% free, or are there hidden costs?

Zeffy is completely free for nonprofits. There are no platform fees, monthly charges, or hidden costs. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support Zeffy, but 100% of every donation goes directly to your organization.

Can I use my own branding and domain with Zeffy?

Yes. Zeffy lets you create fully branded donation pages with your logo, colors, and custom domain. Unlike GlobalGiving's marketplace where your project sits alongside thousands of others, Zeffy gives you a standalone fundraising presence that's entirely yours.

How quickly can I start accepting donations on Zeffy?

You can create a donation page and start accepting funds in minutes. There's no application process, vetting period, or approval wait. Just sign up, build your page, and share it with donors right away.

Does Zeffy give me access to my donor data and contact information?

Yes. With Zeffy, you own all your donor data including names, emails, and giving history. You can export contact lists anytime and communicate directly with supporters. GlobalGiving keeps donor relationships on their platform.

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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!