OnlineGiving.org Costs $35/Month. Zeffy Costs Nothing. Here's the Breakdown.
Compare 0% vs 2.75% processing fees, plus see which features OnlineGiving.org locks behind premium plans.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Zeffy VS OnlineGiving.org
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Keep more of every gift, without the monthly bill
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Keep more of every gift, without the monthly bill
Zeffy gives you donation forms, ticketing, CRM, and peer-to-peer tools with zero platform fees — so you can spend your budget on mission, not software.
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Your donors shouldn't pay monthly fees to give
OnlineGiving.org charges $35/month plus processing fees on every gift. Zeffy is 100% free, so more of every donation goes to your mission, not overhead.
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Run campaigns without juggling separate tools
OnlineGiving.org gates peer-to-peer, ticketing, and advanced features behind premium plans. Zeffy includes donations, events, raffles, auctions, and CRM in one platform at no cost.
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Get started in minutes, not months
OnlineGiving.org requires merchant account approval and setup delays. Zeffy lets you launch your first campaign today, with no waiting and no technical headaches.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy cost compared to OnlineGiving.org?
Zeffy is 100% free with no monthly fees or platform charges. OnlineGiving.org starts at $35/month plus processing fees on every donation, which means less money for your mission.
Can I run peer-to-peer campaigns and events without upgrading my plan?
Yes. Zeffy includes peer-to-peer, ticketing, raffles, auctions, and CRM at no cost. OnlineGiving.org gates these features behind premium plans that cost more each month.
Do I need to wait for approval before I can start fundraising?
No. Zeffy lets you create and launch campaigns immediately. OnlineGiving.org requires merchant account approval, which can delay your fundraising by days or weeks.
Does Zeffy support ACH and credit card payments like OnlineGiving.org?
Yes. Zeffy accepts ACH, all major credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal at no cost. OnlineGiving.org charges 2.75% + $0.15 per card transaction and 1.00% + $0.25 per ACH transfer.
What's the catch with Zeffy being free?
There's no catch. Zeffy is funded by optional tips from donors, never required. Nonprofits keep 100% of every donation with no platform, transaction, or credit card fees.
How much can my nonprofit save by switching from OnlineGiving.org to Zeffy?
A nonprofit raising $10,000 monthly would pay about $695 yearly in fees with OnlineGiving.org. With Zeffy, you'd pay $0 and keep every dollar for your mission.
Does Zeffy charge credit card processing fees?
No. Zeffy covers all credit card and transaction fees. OnlineGiving.org charges 2.75% + $0.15 per card transaction on top of their $35 monthly fee.
Is Zeffy a good alternative to other fundraising platforms for nonprofits?
Yes. Zeffy offers donations, events, peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions, and CRM all in one place with zero fees. Most alternatives charge monthly subscriptions plus processing fees on every gift.
Which fundraising platform has the lowest fees for nonprofits?
Zeffy is the only platform with truly zero fees for nonprofits. Other platforms like Donorbox charge 1.6% to 2.95%, and OnlineGiving.org charges $35/month plus processing fees on every transaction.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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