GoFundraise Fees vs Zeffy: What Australian Charities Actually Pay
Raise more without fees eating into your cause. GoFundraise charges a service fee from 0.49% (inc GST) that scales up by plan, plus card processing; Zeffy is 100% free, so every dollar goes to your not-for-profit.
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Zeffy VS GoFundraise
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Keep 100% of every donation, no fees ever
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Keep every dollar, no service fee
GoFundraise charges a beneficiary service fee from 0.49% that scales up to around 6% by plan, plus card processing on top. Zeffy takes 0%, no platform fee, no service fee, no card fee, so 100% of your donations fund your cause.
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One free platform, not just campaigns
GoFundraise is built around donation pages, peer-to-peer and fundraising events. Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, memberships, auctions, peer-to-peer, an online store, newsletters and a donor CRM, all in one place and all completely free.
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Built for Australian not-for-profits
Issue tax-deductible receipts for DGR-endorsed gifts, get weekly payouts in AUD to your bank account, and reach real human support, without ever paying a fee.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy cost compared to GoFundraise?
Zeffy is 100% free, no platform fee, no service fee, no card fee. GoFundraise charges a beneficiary service fee that starts at 0.49% (inc GST) for direct one-off donations and scales up to around 6% depending on plan and product, plus card processing of 1.4% (inc GST) + $0.38 for Visa and Mastercard. With Zeffy, every dollar of your donations stays with your organisation.
What are GoFundraise's fees?
GoFundraise applies a beneficiary service fee from 0.49% (inc GST) on direct one-off donations, scaling up to around 6% by plan and product. Card processing is passed through on top: 1.4% (inc GST) + $0.38 per transaction for Visa and Mastercard, 2.0% (inc GST) + $0.38 for Amex and 2.4% + $0.38 for PayPal on the Braintree gateway. There is no monthly fee and no lock-in contract. Figures are from GoFundraise's Australian support material, September 2026.
Is Zeffy available for Australian charities and not-for-profits?
Yes. Zeffy is available to charities and not-for-profits across Australia, with donation forms, event ticketing, memberships, peer-to-peer pages and a donor CRM built in, all free.
Does Zeffy handle tax-deductible receipts?
Yes. For DGR-endorsed organisations, Zeffy can automatically issue tax-deductible receipts for eligible gifts of $2 or more, so your donors and supporters have what they need at tax time.
Is Zeffy really free, or are there hidden charges?
Zeffy is 100% free for charities and not-for-profits. No platform fee, no service fee, no credit card fee. Ever.
Do I need separate tools for donations, events and members?
No. With Zeffy you get donation forms, ticketing, memberships, auctions, peer-to-peer, an online store, newsletters and a donor CRM in one free platform. GoFundraise focuses on donation pages, peer-to-peer and fundraising events.
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