Zeffy vs Givey: which free fundraising platform fits your charity?

Both platforms are free for the charity. The difference is the donor: Zeffy's tip is genuinely optional and can be set to £0, while Givey adds a mandatory 5% on every gift. And Zeffy runs your whole operation — donations, events, raffles, memberships and donor CRM — not donations alone.

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Zeffy VS Givey

Zeffy VS Givey: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

£0.

Free to the charity, but a mandatory 5% is added to every donation, paid by the donor

Processing fees

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

5%.

A 5% charge is added to each donation and paid by the donor — it covers Givey's processing and running costs.

Platform fees

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

£0.

No platform fee or subscription charged to the charity.

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

£0.

No monthly subscription fee for the charity.

Donor contribution

Zeffy's tip is genuinely optional — donors can set it to £0 and give exactly what they intended.

5%.

The 5% is mandatory with no opt-out — a £10 gift costs the donor £10.50.

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

8/10.

Free to the charity and stated upfront, but the mandatory 5% sits with the donor.

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.

3/5.

Built for donations only — no events, ticketing, raffles, memberships, or donor CRM

Donations

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

Donation pages with one-off and recurring giving — the charity's core use case.

Ticketing

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

No paid event ticketing — you need a separate platform for ticketed events.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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

Focused on direct donations — no dedicated peer-to-peer fundraising tools.

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, not ongoing member relationships.

Donor management/CRM

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

No donor CRM — you need a separate tool to track and segment supporters.

Emails & Newsletter

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

No email or newsletter tools — you need a separate platform for donor communication.

Payment Processing

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

Payments are processed with the mandatory 5% added to each donation, paid by the donor.

Payment Methods

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

Card and digital-wallet donations are supported, but every gift carries the mandatory 5%.

Credit Card Payments

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

Card donations are supported, with the 5% added on top of the donor's gift.

Apple Pay & Google Pay

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

Digital-wallet donations are supported via the donation checkout.

Bank Transfers

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

No standalone bank-transfer option listed for donors.

Tap to Pay App

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

No in-person tap-to-pay — donations are collected online only.

Support

5/5.

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

N/A.

Support is geared to its donation product, not full charity fundraising — no dedicated charity guidance.

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 donation 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 community forum or user groups listed.

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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Why Zeffy over Givey?

Run your entire fundraising operation from one platform

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Run your entire operation from one platform

Givey does donations well, but you'll still need separate tools for events, raffles, memberships and donor follow-up. Zeffy gives you everything in one place.

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Keep the donor's gift intact

Givey adds a mandatory 5% to every donation that the donor can't opt out of — a £10 gift costs them £10.50. With Zeffy the tip is genuinely optional, so a donor can give exactly what they intended.

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Free to the charity — and to the donor

Both platforms are free for charities. With Zeffy there's no platform fee, no transaction fee, no card fee. Ever — across donations, events and every other tool, with nothing forced onto your donors.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and Givey

Are Zeffy and Givey both free for charities?

Yes. Both are free to the charity — neither charges a platform fee or subscription. The difference is the donor: Givey adds a mandatory 5% to every donation, while with Zeffy there's no platform fee, no transaction fee, no card fee. Ever.

Is Givey's 5% fee optional for donors?

No. Givey's 5% is added to every donation and the donor can't opt out — a £10 gift becomes £10.50. Zeffy also invites a tip, but it's genuinely optional and donors can set it to £0 and give exactly what they intended.

Does the charity still receive 100% of the donation on Givey?

Yes. On Givey the 5% is added on top of the gift rather than deducted, so the charity receives the full donation. The trade-off is that the donor pays more than they intended. With Zeffy the charity also keeps 100%, with no extra charge placed on the donor.

Can I run events, raffles and memberships on Givey?

No. Givey is focused on collecting donations. Zeffy adds event ticketing, auctions, raffles, memberships, peer-to-peer fundraising and an online store from the same free account.

How do Zeffy and Givey handle Gift Aid?

Both pass 100% of eligible Gift Aid to the charity to reclaim from HMRC, with no Gift Aid fee. Zeffy supports Gift Aid alongside its full fundraising toolkit — all fee-free.

Which platform is better for my charity?

If you only collect donations and are comfortable with donors paying a mandatory 5% extra, Givey works. If you want donors to give exactly what they intended and need events, raffles, memberships and a donor CRM in one free platform, Zeffy is the stronger fit.

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100,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at £0.

For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.

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.

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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!