Givergy VS Swell Fundraising
Givergy and Swell Fundraising help you run auctions and fundraising events, but they charge fees that reduce what you raise. Zeffy gives you silent auctions, live auctions, event ticketing, and donation management — all with zero fees so every dollar raised stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Givergy VS Swell Fundraising
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Givergy and Swell Fundraising if you're a nonprofit
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No platform fees eating into your event proceeds
Givergy and Swell charge 5% platform fees on every auction bid and raffle ticket. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your silent auction or 50/50 draw keeps 100% of proceeds for your mission.
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All-in-one fundraising without the complexity
Givergy and Swell focus only on events, leaving you to juggle separate tools for donations, newsletters, and donor follow-up. Zeffy handles your entire fundraising approach in one place.
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Built for nonprofits, not corporate events
Givergy and Swell serve corporate events and nonprofits alike. Zeffy was built specifically for small nonprofit teams who need professional tools without enterprise complexity or costs.
Frequently asked questions
How much will Zeffy save my nonprofit compared to Givergy or Swell?
While Givergy and Swell charge 5% platform fees plus card processing fees on every transaction, Zeffy is 100% free. On a $10,000 fundraising event, you'd save $500+ in platform fees alone. Every dollar raised stays with your mission.
Can Zeffy handle all my event needs without charging platform fees?
Yes, Zeffy provides complete event management - ticketing, auctions, raffles, donations, and peer-to-peer fundraising - without any platform fees. Unlike other event platforms that charge on every transaction, Zeffy helps you raise more by keeping 100% of proceeds.
Why choose Zeffy over Givergy or Swell for your nonprofit events?
Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits - no platform fees, no percentage cuts. While Givergy and Swell charge 5% platform fees plus card processing fees on every transaction, Zeffy keeps all your fundraising dollars in your mission. Donors can leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
How does Zeffy's event management compare to other platforms?
Zeffy offers complete event management - ticketing, auctions, raffles, and donations - without taking a cut of your proceeds. Unlike platforms that charge fees on every ticket sold or bid placed, Zeffy helps you raise more by keeping 100% of what you collect for your cause.
What makes Zeffy different from typical event fundraising platforms?
Most event platforms treat nonprofits like businesses, charging fees that eat into your fundraising. Zeffy was built specifically for nonprofits. We provide all the tools you need - ticketing, auctions, peer-to-peer fundraising - while ensuring every dollar raised goes directly to your mission.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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focus on what matters
Built for small teams with big missions.
Zeffy is the fundraising platform that cuts out the fees, clears up your tech mess, and puts your cause first — so your team, even if you're a small team wearing many hats or a one-person show, can focus on what really matters.
ZERO-FEE
Keep 100% of every dollar.
No platform fees. No processing fees. No catch. We know it sounds too good to be true, but it's not. Every penny goes straight to your mission, while competitors take 2-3% off every donation.
ALL-IN-ONE PLatform
Ditch the tech mess.
Stop bouncing between MailChimp, Eventbrite, and all those spreadsheets. Now you can handle donations, ticket sales, memberships, raffles, and all your donor info in one spot.
plug-and-play
Get going, fast.
Built for teams like yours — whether you're volunteer-led or have limited staff. Set up donation forms, sell tickets, and launch campaigns without needing a tech wizard. It's super easy, and you'll be up and running in minutes.
mobile-first
Fundraise from every device, anywhere.
From QR codes on flyers to Tap-to-Pay on a phone, Zeffy makes it easy to accept donations on the go. Mobile-optimized and offline-ready, so no donor slips through the cracks.
No turnover
Never lose a donor to volunteer transition.
Centralize supporter relationships, automate thank-you messages, and preserve institutional knowledge when board members rotate out.
50,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at $0.
For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.
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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.
Masey, Loose Ends.
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