Coral vs Zeffy
Spanish associations, foundations, and grassroots social or animal-welfare causes that want a zero-commission platform where donors can cover processing fees so the cause receives the full donation.
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 3.15 more per 100 to the recipient than Coral.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Coral in EUR, Zeffy in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Coral | Zeffy |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €96.85 | £100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + €0.25 | 0% + £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 | 0 | 4★ winner |
Winner by category.
£100.00 vs €96.85 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4.5 on Trustpilot.
4 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Spanish associations, foundations, and grassroots social or animal-welfare causes that want a zero-commission platform where donors can cover processing fees so the cause receives the full donation.
- ✓0% platform commission, sustained by voluntary donor tips (propinas)
- ✓Stripe payment processing at 2.9% plus EUR 0.25 per donation, with donors able to cover the fee at checkout
- ✓Automatic donation certificates for nonprofits accredited under Spain's Law 49/2002
- ✓Specialised in solidarity causes: NGOs, foundations, animal rescue, and social projects
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, Coral or Zeffy?
Of every 100 donated, Coral delivers approximately €96.85 to the recipient and Zeffy delivers approximately £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?
Coral operates in 1 countries; Zeffy operates in 4.
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