Streamlabs Charity Takes 2.9% + $0.30 Per Donation. Zeffy Takes $0.
Plus, Zeffy includes event ticketing, donor CRM, and memberships that Streamlabs Charity doesn't offer.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Zeffy VS Streamlabs Charity
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Run your whole fundraising operation, not just livestreams
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Run your whole fundraising operation, not just livestreams
Zeffy gives you donations, events, memberships, and donor management in one place — with zero fees on every dollar raised, not just streaming tips
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Built for nonprofits, not streamers
Streamlabs Charity was designed for gaming creators, not grassroots teams. Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, CRM, and email tools built for real nonprofit work.
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Run your whole fundraising year in one place
Streamlabs Charity only handles livestream donations. Zeffy includes ticketing, memberships, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, and auctions so you can fundraise year-round without juggling platforms.
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Get started in minutes, not months
Streamlabs Charity requires streaming setup and tech know-how. Zeffy's built for small teams with no time to spare — create your first donation form, event, or campaign in under 10 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees on donations?
Yes. Zeffy charges 0% in platform fees on every donation, event ticket, and membership. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy free for your nonprofit.
Can I use Zeffy for more than just livestream fundraising?
Absolutely. Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, memberships, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, and auctions. Streamlabs Charity only handles livestream donations.
How does Zeffy's donor management compare to Streamlabs Charity?
Zeffy gives you full donor profiles, giving history, and email tools to build relationships. Streamlabs Charity only captures basic donor data with automated thank-you emails.
What payment options does Zeffy support that Streamlabs Charity doesn't?
Zeffy accepts credit cards, ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay so donors can give how they prefer. Streamlabs Charity only processes card payments, which limits options for larger gifts.
How much does Streamlabs Charity take from donations?
Streamlabs Charity charges 2.9% + $0.30 per donation for credit card processing. On a $1,000 campaign, that's $79 lost to fees. Zeffy covers all processing fees, so your nonprofit keeps 100% of every donation.
Is Streamlabs Charity really free for nonprofits?
Streamlabs Charity doesn't charge a platform fee, but donors still pay credit card processing fees (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction). Zeffy covers those processing fees too, so nothing gets taken from your donations.
Can I run events and sell tickets with Streamlabs Charity?
No. Streamlabs Charity only handles livestream donations. Zeffy includes event ticketing, registration, raffles, and auctions alongside donations, all with zero fees.
What's the catch with Zeffy being free?
There's no catch. Zeffy is funded by optional tips donors can leave at checkout. Tips are never required, and your nonprofit always keeps 100% of what you raise.
Is Zeffy or Streamlabs Charity better for nonprofits that don't livestream?
Zeffy is built for all types of nonprofit fundraising, including donation forms, events, memberships, and peer-to-peer campaigns. Streamlabs Charity is designed specifically for livestream donations, so it won't cover your other fundraising needs.
Zeffy was built for nonprofits like yours
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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SUCCESS STORIES
Zero-fee fundraising in action — nonprofit stories worth sharing.
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