iRaiser vs Zeffy
Established European nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions that want branded, self-hosted fundraising tools — forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, and events — under their own identity.
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.
On a £100 donation, Zeffy delivers £2.15 more to the recipient than iRaiser.
Per-method pricing vs Zeffy.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of £100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| iDEAL | — | £99.71 | Flat iDEAL fee passed through at cost; platform priced by subscription. |
| SEPA Direct Debit | 0.35% + £0.25 | £99.40 | SEPA Direct Debit at cost; platform priced by subscription. |
| Credit card | 1.9% + £0.25 | £97.85 | Card processing at cost; no per-donation platform fee (subscription-priced). |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | iRaiser | Zeffy |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (£100) | £97.85 | £100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + £0.25 | 0% + £0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4.5 (441)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 19 countries★ winner | 4 countries |
| Data residency | — | CA |
| Languages | 5★ winner | 2 |
| Payment methods supported | 23★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
£100.00 vs £97.85 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4.5 on Trustpilot.
19 vs 4 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Established European nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions that want branded, self-hosted fundraising tools — forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, and events — under their own identity.
- ✓Branded, self-hosted fundraising tools (donation forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, events, ticketing) under the nonprofit's own identity.
- ✓Configurable Flex Editor for tailoring donation journeys.
- ✓Established European focus, reporting more than 900 charities served across the region.
- ✓Suited to larger nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions with dedicated fundraising teams.
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, iRaiser or Zeffy?
On a £100 donation, iRaiser delivers approximately £97.85 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?
iRaiser operates in 19 countries; Zeffy operates in 4.
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