JustGive Takes 8% and Your Donor Data. Zeffy Takes Neither.

Compare 0% fees vs. 5% platform + processing costs, plus full donor access vs. limited contact info.

Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits

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Zeffy VS JustGive

Zeffy VS JustGive: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

JustGive

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

4.5%.

plus card fees per gift

Processing fees

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

1.9% + £0.30.

per transaction for standard charity donations; 2.9% + £0.35 per transaction for crowdfunding; Canada: 2.798% + $0.26

Platform fees

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

Varies.

0% for UK charities; 5% for US charities (0% if using DAF); 0% for crowdfunding; 5% on optional Gift Aid reclaim service

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

£15/month.

Grow Plan from £15/month + VAT (up to £15,000/year) or £39/month + VAT (over £15,000/year); no monthly fees for crowdfunding or US charities

Other fees

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

Varies.

No joining fees or annual commitment; optional voluntary donor tips; 5% on optional Gift Aid reclaim service; Giving Checkout: 0% platform and processing fees

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

3/10.

No clear pricing page found. Fees buried in older blog posts instead of the main site.

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.

Acts as donation middleman - you don't control donor data or relationships, limited tools beyond basic giving

Donations

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

Acts as a donation intermediary connecting donors to nonprofits - but you don't control the donor relationship or data

Ticketing

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

No event ticketing tools - JustGive focuses only on donation processing and nonprofit discovery

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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

Basic fundraising pages for individuals raising money - but limited customization and branding options

Auctions

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

No auction support - JustGive is a donation platform only, requires separate auction software

Raffles

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

No raffle or contest features - not designed for fundraising campaigns beyond basic donations

Online Store

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

No online store or product sales - only processes charitable donations to registered nonprofits

Memberships

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

No membership tools - one-time and recurring donations only, no member portal or management

Donor management/CRM

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

No donor management - JustGive owns donor data, nonprofits receive limited donor information

Emails & Newsletter

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

No email tools - donation receipts only, no campaigns or donor communication features

Payment Processing

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

Processes donations through their platform and distributes to nonprofits monthly

Payment Methods

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

Credit cards only with 3% platform fees. 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.

All major credit and debit cards accepted but charges 3% platform fee plus payment processing costs

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 at checkout

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

No ACH bank transfer option - credit card only checkout limits large gift potential

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 - online donation platform only, requires separate hardware for events

Support

5/5.

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

N/A.

Support focused on donors making gifts, not nonprofits running campaigns. Limited guidance for setup or strategy; most assistance addresses donor questions rather than nonprofit campaign needs.

Help Center

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

No searchable help center or knowledge base — limited documentation for nonprofits.

Email Support

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

Email support available but primarily focused on donor inquiries - limited nonprofit-specific guidance

Phone Support

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

No phone support or scheduled calls available - operates as a donation directory with minimal direct support

Onboarding

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

Limited onboarding and setup guidance — nonprofits are expected to self-serve with only minimal profile-setup assistance focused on donor-related tasks.

Community

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

No community forum, user groups, or nonprofit training webinars available.

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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Why Zeffy over JustGive?

Keep your donors, keep your data, keep every dollar

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Keep your donors, keep your data, keep every dollar

JustGive owns the donor relationship. Zeffy gives you full control of your supporters, their contact info, and 100% of what they give.

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You don't own your donor relationships

JustGive acts as an intermediary, so you never get full donor data or direct communication. Zeffy gives you every donor detail, so you can build real relationships.

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Monthly fees that grow as you do

JustGive charges £15–£39/month plus processing fees that scale with your success. Zeffy is 100% free, so every dollar raised goes straight to your mission.

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Get started in minutes, not months

JustGive requires nonprofit verification and profile approval before you can fundraise. Zeffy lets you launch your first campaign today, no waiting required.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and JustGive

How does Zeffy's pricing compare to JustGive's monthly fees?

Zeffy is 100% free with zero platform fees, monthly subscriptions, or transaction costs. JustGive charges £15–£39/month plus processing fees that increase as you raise more. With Zeffy, you keep every dollar donors give.

Can I access my donor data and contact information with Zeffy?

Yes. Zeffy gives you complete access to donor names, emails, and giving history so you can send personalized thank-yous and build lasting relationships. JustGive acts as an intermediary and limits the donor information you receive.

How quickly can I start fundraising with Zeffy?

You can create your first donation page and start accepting gifts in minutes. JustGive requires nonprofit verification and profile approval before you can fundraise, which can delay your campaign launch by days or weeks.

Does Zeffy support recurring donations and monthly giving programs?

Yes. Zeffy makes it easy to set up recurring donations so supporters can give monthly, quarterly, or annually. You get full donor data to nurture these relationships over time, unlike JustGive where you have limited access to supporter information.

How much does JustGiving actually take from donations?

JustGiving charges up to 5% in platform fees plus processing costs, meaning you can lose approximately 8% of every donation. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your nonprofit keeps 100% of what donors give.

Can I use Zeffy for event ticketing and auctions instead of JustGiving?

Yes. Zeffy includes event ticketing, auctions, raffles, and peer-to-peer fundraising in one platform at no cost. JustGiving has limited event tools and often requires separate platforms for these features.

Does Zeffy work for US-based nonprofits?

Yes. Zeffy is built for US nonprofits with fast, US-compliant support from a North American team. JustGiving is UK-based, which can mean slower support and fewer localized features for American organizations.

Can I accept in-person donations with Zeffy?

Yes. Zeffy offers a Tap to Pay app for processing donations at events or in person. JustGiving focuses primarily on online fundraising and doesn't offer comparable in-person payment tools.

Who owns Zeffy and how does the free model work?

Zeffy is an independent for-profit company funded by optional donor tips—never required. This model has helped 100,000+ nonprofits raise over $2B with zero platform fees taken from their donations.

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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!

Debra B

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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!!

Carmen M

DIVINA World Foundation

Zeffy is very easy to use and ensures that every dollar quickly gets into our account.. A huge help to our work!

Nathan C

Jiwa International

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.

Ryan S

Jesters Theatre: Youth Unlimited

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.

Jennifer H

GSCB Troop 144

We were ready to sell tickets in less than 30 minutes. The reporting capabilities were better than some other paid-for sites.

Mark B

Theta Mu Lambda Charitable Foundation

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!