Spacehive Is for UK Civic Projects. Zeffy Is Built for US Nonprofits.
Compare 0% fees vs 7.5% + VAT, plus donations, events, memberships, and CRM in one platform.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Zeffy VS Spacehive
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Keep more of what you raise, without the platform fee
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Keep more of what you raise, without the math
Spacehive takes 7.5% plus VAT and payment fees from every campaign. Zeffy is 100% free, so donors see exactly where their money goes and you keep it all.
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Run your whole fundraising operation in one place
Spacehive only handles crowdfunding campaigns. Zeffy gives you donations, events, memberships, CRM, and email tools so you're not juggling platforms or fees.
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Get help from people who understand nonprofit fundraising
Spacehive supports civic projects in the UK. Zeffy's team knows US nonprofits and responds in 2–6 business hours with jargon-free help built for small teams.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to Spacehive?
Zeffy is 100% free with zero platform fees or monthly charges. Spacehive charges 7.5% plus VAT on your project target, plus payment processing fees. With Zeffy, donors can leave an optional contribution to cover costs, so you keep every dollar raised.
Can I use Zeffy for more than just crowdfunding campaigns?
Yes. Zeffy handles donations, events, memberships, peer-to-peer campaigns, ticketing, and more in one place. Spacehive only supports crowdfunding for civic projects, so you'd need separate tools for other fundraising activities.
Will Zeffy work for my US-based nonprofit?
Absolutely. Zeffy is built for US nonprofits with support in English and French, US payment processing, and a team that understands American fundraising. Spacehive focuses on UK civic projects with limited support for US organizations.
Does Zeffy support recurring donations and memberships?
Yes. Zeffy supports recurring donations and membership programs with automated renewals and donor management. Spacehive only handles one-time campaign pledges, so you'd need another platform for ongoing supporter relationships.
Zeffy offers in-person payment collection for events and offline fundraising alongside online donations.
Zeffy offers in-person payment collection for events and offline fundraising alongside online donations. Spacehive is online-only for crowdfunding campaigns, so you can't accept donations at events or through other channels.
How does Zeffy stay free if there are no platform fees?
Zeffy is funded by optional tips from donors at checkout. The tip is never required, and nonprofits always keep 100% of what they raise. This model has helped 100,000+ nonprofits raise over $2B without losing a dollar to fees.
Is Zeffy a good alternative to Spacehive for peer-to-peer fundraising?
Yes. Zeffy includes peer-to-peer campaigns with team fundraising pages, progress tracking, and a live thermometer. Spacehive focuses on civic crowdfunding and doesn't offer dedicated peer-to-peer tools.
Does Zeffy provide automatic tax receipts for donors?
Yes. Zeffy automatically generates and sends tax receipts to donors after every donation. Spacehive doesn't offer built-in tax receipt functionality, so you'd need to handle that manually.
Can I manage all my donors in Zeffy without paying for a separate CRM?
Yes. Zeffy includes a free built-in CRM that tracks every contact, donation, and interaction across all your campaigns and events. Spacehive doesn't offer donor management tools.
What's the best zero-fee fundraising platform for US nonprofits?
Zeffy is the only 100% free fundraising platform built specifically for US nonprofits. It covers all transaction and credit card fees, offers an all-in-one suite of tools, and is rated #1 for customer satisfaction.
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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.
ZERO-FEE
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.
plug-and-play
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.
mobile-first
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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