Zeffy vs GivenGain: which fundraising platform keeps more for your charity?

Both platforms run peer-to-peer fundraising for UK charities. GivenGain takes a 5% foundation fee plus 3% processing — roughly 8% off every gift — while Zeffy is free: no platform fee, no transaction fee, no card fee, ever.

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Zeffy VS GivenGain

Zeffy VS GivenGain: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

~8%.

5% foundation fee + 3% processing comes off every donation before it reaches your charity

Processing fees

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

3.0%.

3.0% on cards, digital wallets and bank transfers (3.9% on crypto).

Platform fees

Zeffy never takes a cut. You keep 100% of every donation.

5%.

A 5% foundation fee is taken from every donation; only 95% reaches your charity.

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

£0.

No monthly subscription fee is stated.

Other fees

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

£0.50.

£0.50 payout fee per GBP transfer to the UK (international payouts £6–£60).

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

7/10.

Fees are listed on the pricing page, but the 5% + 3% stack adds up to roughly 8% per gift.

Value for money

5/5.

450+ reviews on Capterra. All-in-one fundraising, zero fees, unbeatable value.

2.0/5.

Features

5/5.

No training needed. Built for busy charity teams, not tech pros. Launch a campaign in under 30 minutes.

3/5.

Strong peer-to-peer and donor CRM tools — but a ~8% cut on every donation and no events, raffles or memberships

Donations

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

Donation pages with recurring giving and automatic Gift Aid — but ~8% comes off each gift.

Ticketing

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

No event ticketing — you need a separate platform to sell tickets.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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

Peer-to-peer and challenge-event fundraising is GivenGain's core strength — but the ~8% cut still applies.

Auctions

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

No auction tools — you need separate software to run a fundraising auction.

Raffles

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

No raffle or lottery tools — charities need separate software to run a compliant raffle.

Online Store

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

No online store — can't sell merchandise or products for fundraising.

Memberships

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

No membership tools — built for donations and P2P, not ongoing member dues.

Donor management/CRM

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

Includes a donor CRM to track and segment supporters.

Emails & Newsletter

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

Built-in email tools let you message supporters and fundraisers.

Payment Processing

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

Accepts cards, digital wallets and bank transfers — but a 5% + 3% cut applies to every payment.

Payment Methods

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

Cards, digital wallets and bank transfers accepted — but 3% processing plus a 5% foundation fee apply.

Credit Card Payments

Accept all major credit cards with zero processing fees. Zeffy covers the cost — you keep 100% of every donation.

Accepts credit and debit cards at 3.0% processing, on top of the 5% foundation fee.

Apple Pay & Google Pay

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

Digital wallets are supported at 3.0% processing, plus the 5% foundation fee.

Bank Transfers

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

Bank transfers are accepted at 3.0% processing, plus the 5% foundation fee.

Tap to Pay App

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

No in-person or tap-to-pay payments — online donations only.

Support

5/5.

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

3/5.

Help centre and email support, geared to its P2P fundraising product.

Help Center

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

Yes — a help centre with guides for setting up fundraising pages.

Email Support

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

Email support is available for general enquiries.

Phone Support

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

No dedicated phone support listed.

Onboarding

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

Self-service setup only — no dedicated charity onboarding.

Community

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

No dedicated charity community forum or user groups listed.

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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Why Zeffy over GivenGain?

Run peer-to-peer fundraising and keep 100% of every donation

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Run your entire operation from one platform

GivenGain is strong at peer-to-peer and challenge events, but you'll still need separate tools for ticketing, raffles, memberships and an online store. Zeffy does P2P too — plus everything else — in one place.

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Keep 100% of every donation

GivenGain takes a 5% foundation fee plus 3% processing — roughly 8% off every gift before it reaches your charity. On a £10,000 P2P campaign that's about £800 gone. With Zeffy there's no platform fee, no transaction fee, no card fee. Ever.

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Grow peer-to-peer without the cut compounding

P2P fundraising is exactly where GivenGain's ~8% adds up fastest, because it applies to every supporter's gift. Zeffy runs the same individual and team fundraising pages while you keep the full amount.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and GivenGain

Are Zeffy and GivenGain both free for charities?

No. Zeffy is genuinely free — no platform fee, no transaction fee, no card fee. Ever. GivenGain takes a 5% foundation fee plus 3.0% payment processing, so roughly 8% comes off every donation before it reaches your charity.

How much does GivenGain actually cost on a fundraising campaign?

GivenGain charges a 5% foundation fee and 3.0% processing on cards, digital wallets and bank transfers, plus a £0.50 payout fee per GBP transfer to the UK. On a £10,000 peer-to-peer campaign, the ~8% stack is roughly £800 to GivenGain versus £0 on Zeffy.

Can I run peer-to-peer fundraising on Zeffy like I can on GivenGain?

Yes. Both platforms support individual and team peer-to-peer fundraising pages and challenge events. The decisive difference is the cut: GivenGain takes around 8% of every gift, while Zeffy lets your charity keep 100%.

Does Zeffy support Gift Aid like GivenGain?

Yes. Zeffy supports Gift Aid on eligible donations so your charity can reclaim the extra from HMRC. GivenGain also handles Gift Aid automatically — but only on the 95% that reaches you after its foundation fee.

What can I do on Zeffy that GivenGain doesn't offer?

GivenGain focuses on peer-to-peer fundraising, a donor CRM and email tools. Zeffy adds event ticketing, auctions, raffles, memberships and an online store from the same free account, so you don't need to bolt on extra platforms.

Which platform is better value for a UK charity?

If you want the most money reaching your cause, Zeffy: you keep 100% of every donation across donations, events and P2P. GivenGain's ~8% cut compounds fastest on the high-volume P2P campaigns it's built for.

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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!