Fundly vs GoFundMe: Best Crowdfunding Platform for Nonprofits (2026)
Quick note: Fundly closed all campaigns in December 2025 and migrated users to SignUpGenius Donations. If you're choosing between Fundly (legacy), GoFundMe, or Zeffy for nonprofit crowdfunding, here's how the three compare on fees, features, and support.
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Why nonprofits choose Zeffy over Fundly and GoFundMe
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Keep more of every dollar raised
Fundly historically charged a 4.9% platform fee plus payment processing (Stripe 2.9% + $0.30) — roughly 7.8% + $0.30 per donation all-in. GoFundMe charges 2.9% + $0.30 per donation, or 2.2% + $0.30 for verified 501(c)(3) charities. Zeffy gives you 100% — even when donors skip the optional tip. We cover processing fees.
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Built for nonprofit fundraising, not one-off campaigns
Fundly and GoFundMe are built for crowdfunding — sharing a story, asking friends and family for support. Zeffy gives you donations, event ticketing, peer-to-peer, memberships, raffles, auctions, an online store, and a built-in donor CRM — all in one platform, all free.
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Get real help when you need it
Fundly's direct support is no longer available; SignUpGenius Donations now handles legacy accounts. GoFundMe offers help center and chat for crowdfunding campaigns. Zeffy gives every nonprofit free phone support, 2–6 hour email responses, and office hours calls — no paid tier required.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy's pricing compare to Fundly and GoFundMe for crowdfunding?
Fundly historically charged a 4.9% platform fee plus payment processing pass-through (Stripe 2.9% + $0.30, or 3% via WePay) — roughly 7.8% + $0.30 per donation all-in. GoFundMe charges 2.9% + $0.30 per donation, or 2.2% + $0.30 for verified 501(c)(3) charities. There's also GoFundMe Pro (pro.gofundme.com, formerly Classy) — a separate nonprofit fundraising suite at 2.4–2.5% + $0.30 (+1% Amex). Zeffy charges no platform fees, no transaction fees, no credit card fees — 100% of every donation reaches your nonprofit.
Has Fundly really closed? What happened?
Yes. Fundly closed all active campaigns on December 10, 2025 and migrated users to SignUpGenius Donations. New fundraising campaigns had to be created in SignUpGenius Donations as of July 1, 2025; existing Fundly campaigns stopped accepting donations on December 1, 2025; and the deadline for data export was December 31, 2025. If you used Fundly, your alternatives now include SignUpGenius Donations (the official replacement), GoFundMe (for personal and charity crowdfunding), GoFundMe Pro (for nonprofit organizations), or Zeffy (100% free for nonprofits).
Can I move my campaign data from Fundly or GoFundMe to Zeffy?
Yes. If you exported your Fundly data before the December 31, 2025 deadline, you can import it into Zeffy's donor management system. From GoFundMe, you can export your donor and transaction data and import it into Zeffy. Our team can help you get set up and answer questions along the way.
What's the difference between GoFundMe and GoFundMe Pro?
They're two separate products with different pricing, features, and audiences. GoFundMe (gofundme.com) is a crowdfunding platform for individuals, businesses, and charities — designed for one-time campaigns. Transaction fee: 2.9% + $0.30 per donation, or 2.2% + $0.30 for verified 501(c)(3) charities. GoFundMe Pro (pro.gofundme.com, formerly Classy) is a nonprofit fundraising suite for organizations — branded donation pages, recurring giving, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, donor CRM, and integrations with Salesforce and EveryAction. Pricing: 2.4–2.5% + $0.30 per transaction (+1% Amex).
Can Zeffy handle more than just crowdfunding campaigns?
Yes. Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer, auctions, raffles, memberships, an online store, and donor management — all in one free platform. GoFundMe (standard) is built for crowdfunding campaigns only. GoFundMe Pro adds nonprofit features at 2.4–2.5% + $0.30 per transaction.
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