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A zero-fee, 100% free alternative to Givebutter for your nonprofit

Givebutter claims to offer “free fundraising, forever”–but they still charge processing fees. With Zeffy, every dollar donated goes to your nonprofit.

Processing
Fees
No processing fees.

We cover 100% of the fees for your nonprofit. No exceptions.
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2.9% + 30c per transaction

Donors have the option to cover the processing fees for you. If they don’t, your nonprofit gets charged. 
Platform
fees
No platform fees. Ever.
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If optional tips are enabled, no platform fees.

If optional tips are disabled: 
1% Donation forms
3% Fundraising page
5% Event/auction
Monthly
fees
No monthly fees
No monthly fees
In-person
donations
Accept in-person payments directly on your iPhone: 
  • No card reader required.
  • Accepts all payment types. 
  • Still 100% free.
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Card reader required
99 USD
Fees
0% transaction fees
0% platform fees
0% monthly fees
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2.9% + $0.30 per transaction

+1% Donation forms
3% Fundraising page
5% Event/auction
*if optional tips are disabled.
No processing fees.

We cover 100% of the fees for your nonprofit. No exceptions.
Learn how >
2.9% + 30c per transaction

Donors have the option to cover the processing fees for you. If they don’t, your nonprofit gets charged.
No platform fees. Ever.
Learn how we are 100% free >
If optional tips are enabled, no platform fees.
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If optional tips are disabled: 1% Donation forms3% Fundraising page5% Event/auction
No monthly fees
No monthly fees
Accept in-person payments directly on your iPhone:

  • No card reader required.
  • Accepts all payment types. 
  • Still 100% free.
Learn how >
Card reader required ($99 USD)
0% transaction fees
0% platform fees
0% monthly fees
Learn how >
2.9% + $0.30 per transaction

+1% Donation forms
3% Fundraising page
5% Event/auction
*if optional tips are disabled.
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Calculate how much you can save with Zeffy

If you fundraise
$10,000
$20,000
$50,000
$100,000
$10,000
will be deposited into your bank account
On Givebutter,
$9,710 or less
will be deposited into your bank account
Every other fundraising platform charges 3%-10% in platform and credit card fees. Zeffy covers these fees for your nonprofit.
$20,000
will be deposited into your bank account
On DonorPerfect,
$19,420 or less
will be deposited into your bank account
Every other fundraising platform charges 3%-10% in platform and credit card fees. Zeffy covers these fees for your nonprofit.
$50,000
will be deposited into your bank account
On DonorPerfect,
$48,550 or less
will be deposited into your bank account
Every other fundraising platform charges 3%-10% in platform and credit card fees. Zeffy covers these fees for your nonprofit.
$100,000
will be deposited into your bank account
On DonorPerfect,
$97,100 or less
will be deposited into your bank account
Every other fundraising platform charges 3%-10% in platform and credit card fees. Zeffy covers these fees for your nonprofit.
"Zeffy was a no-brainer because of their no-fee policy. The fees from other fundraising platforms were holding us back from fully supporting our mission."
- Niki F. - Fund Development Manager, Rainbow Society of Alberta

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