Enthuse Takes 1.9% + 30p Per Gift — Plus a Subscription for Events. Zeffy Is Free.

Enthuse covers card costs with a 1.9% + 30p fee on every donation and charges a monthly subscription for events and full fundraising. Zeffy is completely free — no fees, no subscription — so every penny goes to your cause.

Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits

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Zeffy VS Enthuse

Zeffy VS Enthuse: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Enthuse

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

Varies.

1.9% + 30p per gift; events from £39.99/mo

Processing fees

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

1.9% + £0.30.

per transaction (payment provider fee)

Platform fees

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

£0.

No platform fee on Donations

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

£0.

Free for basic donations; £29.99–£39.99/mo for events and full fundraising

Other fees

We've never charged a single penny to charities and we never will.

Varies.

Gift Aid processing fee, +1% on non-UK cards, plus events/ticketing tiers

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

8/10.

Clear pricing page with all fees listed upfront. No need to dig through terms for core costs.

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 charity teams, not tech pros. Launch a campaign in under 30 minutes.

N/A.

Requires paid plans for most features - limited tools on free tier, with raffles and advanced options locked behind upgrades

Donations

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

Donation forms with recurring giving and campaign pages - requires paid plan for advanced features

Ticketing

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

Event ticketing with registration management and check-in tools - available on paid plans only

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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

Peer-to-peer campaigns with fundraiser pages and team leaderboards - paid plan required

Auctions

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

No auction features - focused on peer-to-peer and event fundraising, not silent or live auctions

Raffles

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

Raffle and lottery tools with compliance support - requires higher-tier paid plan to access

Online Store

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

No built-in store - requires third-party integration or separate platform for selling merchandise

Memberships

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

Membership programs with recurring payments and member portal access for ongoing supporter relationships

Donor management/CRM

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

Donor database with giving history, supporter profiles, and engagement tracking across campaigns

Emails & Newsletter

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

Built-in email campaigns with templates, automation, and donor segmentation tools

Payment Processing

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

Stripe integration with multiple payment methods including direct debit and Apple Pay

Payment Methods

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

Credit cards and digital wallets only. No bank transfers 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 through Stripe integration with 1.9% + 30p transaction fees

Apple Pay & Google Pay

One-tap donations and tickets with Apple Pay & Google Pay. No fees, just smooth mobile checkouts.

Apple Pay and Google Pay supported through Stripe checkout on donation forms

Bank Transfers

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

No bank transfer option - card payments only, missing a cost-effective option for large donations

Tap to Pay App

Anyone on your team can take payments from their phone. No card reader, no fees, no friction.

No native in-person payment tools - requires separate hardware setup and third-party integration

Support

5/5.

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

N/A.

Tiered support — no live chat, and priority help is reserved for higher-cost plans.

Help Centre

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

Comprehensive help centre, though hands-on guidance depends on your plan tier.

Email Support

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

Email support available but response times can be slow during peak fundraising seasons.

Phone Support

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

Phone support during business hours, on higher-tier plans only.

Onboarding

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

Self-service onboarding only; dedicated onboarding or implementation assistance requires an enterprise contract.

Community

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

No community forum or user groups; limited peer support options.

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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How is Zeffy free?

Why Zeffy over Enthuse?

Keep 100% of every donation — no fees, no subscription

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Keep every penny — no fees, no Gift Aid charge

Enthuse's donation product charges 1.9% + 30p on every gift, plus a fee to process Gift Aid. On £1,000 raised across 20 gifts, that's roughly £25 gone before Gift Aid. With Zeffy, you keep 100%.

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One free platform, no monthly subscription

Enthuse charges a monthly subscription (from £39.99/month) for events and full fundraising. Zeffy gives you donations, events, ticketing, auctions, raffles, memberships and a donor CRM — all free, no subscription.

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Support built for charities

Get unlimited support with responses in 2–6 hours, from people who understand UK fundraising — not tiered help reserved for higher-cost plans.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and Enthuse

How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to Enthuse?

Zeffy charges nothing — no platform fee, no transaction fee, no card fee, no monthly subscription. Enthuse's donation product charges 1.9% + 30p per gift (plus a Gift Aid processing fee), and its events and full fundraising tools start at £39.99/month. With Zeffy, 100% of what you raise stays with your charity.

Is Zeffy available for UK charities?

Yes. Zeffy is available to charities and non-profits in the UK, as well as the US, Canada and Australia, with donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer pages and a donor CRM built in.

Do I need to pay extra to access ticketing or events?

No. Zeffy includes ticketing, events, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, auctions, donation forms, CRM and email tools at no cost. Enthuse puts events and full fundraising behind a paid monthly plan.

How much will I lose in fees if I raise £1,000 with Enthuse?

On Enthuse's donation product, a 1.9% + 30p fee across 20 gifts of £50 works out to roughly £25 per £1,000, before any Gift Aid processing fee — and more on a paid events plan. Zeffy covers all transaction costs, so that money stays with your cause. (Assumes 20 × £50 donations.)

Does Zeffy charge a fee on Gift Aid?

No. Zeffy doesn't charge to process Gift Aid. Enthuse applies a fee to Gift Aid processing on top of its per-transaction fee.

Is Zeffy really free, or are there hidden charges?

Zeffy is 100% free for charities. No platform fee, no transaction fee, no credit card fee. Ever.

Does Zeffy connect to my bank account?

Yes. Zeffy connects directly to your bank account through Stripe, so funds reach you without third-party holds.

Do I need separate tools for events, donations and donor management?

No. With Zeffy you get donations, ticketing, events, peer-to-peer, raffles, auctions, a donor CRM and email in one free platform. With Enthuse, events and full fundraising require a paid plan.

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“We were incurring a ton of fees for our past fundraising platform and Zeffy has helped us receive so much more of our donations.”

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!

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!!

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

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.

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.

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

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!