Charitable Impact vs Zeffy
Canadian individuals and families who want a single donor-advised Impact Account to organize their giving, support friends' causes, and receive a tax receipt for every contribution they add.
Nonprofits and charitable organisations in the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia that want donation forms, event ticketing, auctions, and donor management together in one tool without per-tool software costs.
Of every 100 donated, Zeffy delivers 2.80 more per 100 to the recipient than Charitable Impact.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Charitable Impact in CAD, Zeffy in AUD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Charitable Impact | Zeffy |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | C$97.20 | A$100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.8% + C$0.00 | 0% + A$0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4.5 (441)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 4 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | CA |
| Languages | 1 | 2★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 5★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
A$100.00 vs C$97.20 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4.5 on Trustpilot.
4 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Canadian individuals and families who want a single donor-advised Impact Account to organize their giving, support friends' causes, and receive a tax receipt for every contribution they add.
- ✓Operates as a donor-advised fund: donors add money to an Impact Account and recommend gifts to charities over time.
- ✓A tax receipt is issued for the full amount added to the Impact Account, regardless of when it is granted to charities.
- ✓Accepts a wide range of assets, including cash, securities, real estate, and cryptocurrency.
- ✓Peer-to-peer giving, Giving Groups, and campaigns let donors pool and direct money together.
Nonprofits and charitable organisations in the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia that want donation forms, event ticketing, auctions, and donor management together in one tool without per-tool software costs.
- ✓Combines donation forms, event ticketing, raffles, auctions, peer-to-peer campaigns, memberships, and donor management in one platform.
- ✓Accepts credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH bank transfers.
- ✓Used by more than 100,000 nonprofit organisations across North America.
- ✓Available in English and French, suiting both US and Canadian (including Québec) organisations.
A third option.
Dutch and other social-impact initiators running Global-Goals-aligned campaigns who value personal coaching and community-building over a high-volume, self-serve crowdfunding marketplace.
Other comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Charitable Impact or Zeffy?
Of every 100 donated, Charitable Impact delivers approximately C$97.20 to the recipient and Zeffy delivers approximately A$100.00. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Both platforms operate inside the EEA framework. Choose based on local payment-method coverage and language support.
Which platform has more country coverage?
Charitable Impact operates in 1 countries; Zeffy operates in 4.
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