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

Both platforms are genuinely free. Zeffy runs your whole operation — donations, events, raffles, memberships and donor CRM — and accepts every payment method, while Wonderful handles donations only, via Open Banking.

Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits

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Zeffy VS Wonderful.org

Zeffy VS Wonderful.org: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

£0.

100% fee-free, but Open Banking donations only — no cards

Processing fees

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

0%.

No processing fees — Open Banking transfers carry no charge.

Platform fees

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

0%.

No platform fees charged to charities.

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

£0.

No monthly subscription fees.

Other fees

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

£0.

No other fees.

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

9/10.

Genuinely fee-free, funded by corporate sponsors and stated upfront.

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.

4/5.

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 recurring giving and Gift Aid — Open Banking donations only.

Ticketing

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

No paid ticketing — event pages collect donations only, so you need a separate platform.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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

Peer-to-peer fundraising pages are supported.

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.

Open Banking account-to-account only — donors pay from a UK bank app, no cards.

Payment Methods

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

Open Banking only. No cards, wallets, or in-person payments — donors need a UK bank app.

Credit Card Payments

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

No card payments at all — donors can't use a credit or debit card.

Apple Pay & Google Pay

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

No Apple Pay or Google Pay — wallets aren't supported.

Bank Transfers

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

Open Banking bank transfer is the only method — donors pay direct from their bank app.

Tap to Pay App

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

No in-person payments — online Open Banking donations 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 available.

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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How is Zeffy free?

Why Zeffy over Wonderful.org?

Run your entire fundraising operation from one platform

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Run your entire operation from one platform

Wonderful 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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Let donors pay any way they like

Wonderful is Open Banking only, so donors have to pay from a UK bank app — no cards, no Apple Pay, no Google Pay. Zeffy accepts cards, wallets and bank transfers, so you don't lose the gift at checkout.

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Keep 100% of every donation

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.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and Wonderful.org

Are Zeffy and Wonderful both free for charities?

Yes. Both are genuinely free — neither charges charities a platform or transaction fee. Wonderful is funded by corporate sponsors; with Zeffy there's no platform fee, no transaction fee, no card fee. Ever.

What payment methods can donors use on Zeffy versus Wonderful?

Zeffy accepts credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and bank transfers. Wonderful uses Open Banking only, so donors must pay from a UK bank app — there's no card or digital wallet option.

Can I run events, raffles and memberships on Wonderful?

No. Wonderful handles donation pages and peer-to-peer fundraising only. Zeffy adds event ticketing, auctions, raffles, memberships and an online store from the same free account.

Does Wonderful have a donor CRM and email tools?

No. Wonderful focuses on collecting donations and doesn't include a donor CRM or email and newsletter tools. Zeffy includes both, so you can track supporters and send follow-ups from one place.

Why does payment flexibility matter for my charity?

Open Banking asks donors to authorise a payment inside their banking app, which can lose supporters who'd rather tap a card or wallet. Zeffy lets every donor pay the way they prefer, reducing drop-off at checkout.

Does Zeffy support Gift Aid?

Yes. Zeffy supports Gift Aid on eligible donations so your charity can reclaim the extra from HMRC, alongside its full fundraising toolkit — all fee-free.

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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!