GivingFuel Fees Explained: $9/Mo + 2% Per Donation vs Zeffy's $0
GivingFuel locks ticketing and phone support behind $59+/mo plans. Zeffy includes everything free.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Zeffy VS GivingFuel
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Keep more of every dollar without paying for features you don't need
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Keep more of every dollar without paying for features you don't need
Zeffy gives you donations, events, memberships, and donor tools with zero platform fees or monthly charges, so your budget goes to your mission, not software.
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You shouldn't have to choose between tools and budget
GivingFuel charges monthly fees plus platform fees on every donation. Zeffy is 100% free, so you keep more and stress less about which plan to pick.
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Your donors don't see tiers — they see your mission
GivingFuel gates features by pricing tier — ticketing, peer-to-peer, and phone support cost extra. Zeffy gives you everything, right away, so you can focus on your work.
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Get started in minutes, not months
GivingFuel requires setup calls and plan decisions before you can launch. Zeffy lets you create your first form, send it out, and start raising funds today.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to GivingFuel?
Zeffy is 100% free with no monthly fees or platform charges. GivingFuel charges $9 to $299 per month plus 1-2% platform fees on every donation, which adds up quickly and takes money away from your mission.
Can I access all features without upgrading to a paid plan?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donations, events, memberships, peer-to-peer, ticketing, and donor management right away. GivingFuel locks features like ticketing and phone support behind higher-tier plans that cost hundreds per month.
Do I need a setup call or onboarding process to start fundraising?
No. You can create your first donation form or event page in minutes and start accepting donations immediately. GivingFuel often requires setup calls and plan selection before you can launch your campaigns.
Does Zeffy support recurring donations and automated donor communications?
Yes. Zeffy includes recurring donations, automated thank-you emails, and donor management tools at no cost. GivingFuel offers similar features but charges monthly fees and platform fees on top of processing costs.
Does Zeffy support event ticketing, registration pages, and check-in tools?
Yes. Zeffy gives you event ticketing, registration pages, and check-in tools for free. GivingFuel restricts ticketing to higher-tier plans that start at $59 per month, plus platform fees on every ticket sold.
How much would my church save using Zeffy instead of GivingFuel?
On $10,000 in donations, GivingFuel's fees would cost around $320 (monthly fees plus 1-2% platform fees plus 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction). With Zeffy, you'd keep the full $10,000 because there are no platform, transaction, or processing fees.
Does GivingFuel charge transaction fees on top of monthly plans?
Yes. GivingFuel charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction plus 1-2% platform fees, even on paid plans. Zeffy covers all transaction and credit card fees, so you never pay processing costs.
Is Zeffy really free, or are there hidden costs?
Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits with no hidden costs. The platform is funded by optional donor tips that are never required. You keep every dollar you raise.
How does GivingFuel's customer support compare to Zeffy's?
GivingFuel limits phone support to higher-tier plans starting at $59 per month. Zeffy offers unlimited free support from fundraising experts on every account, regardless of how much you raise.
Can I use Zeffy for church giving instead of GivingFuel?
Yes. Zeffy supports online donations, recurring giving, text-to-give, and donor management for churches at no cost. GivingFuel charges monthly fees plus platform and transaction fees that reduce what goes to your ministry.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
Zeffy was built for nonprofits like yours
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.
100,000+ 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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