Give Lively vs Zeffy
US 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking a fully underwritten, no-cost fundraising toolkit - campaign pages, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, and events - backed by philanthropist founders rather than platform charges.
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 2.50 more per 100 to the recipient than Give Lively.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Give Lively in USD, Zeffy in NZD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Give Lively | Zeffy |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $97.50 | NZ$100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + $0.30 | 0% + NZ$0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (1) | 4.5 (441)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 4 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | CA |
| Languages | 0 | 2★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 6★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
NZ$100.00 vs $97.50 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs 4.5 on Trustpilot.
4 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
US 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking a fully underwritten, no-cost fundraising toolkit - campaign pages, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, and events - backed by philanthropist founders rather than platform charges.
- ✓Underwritten by philanthropist founders, so member nonprofits are not charged for the software.
- ✓Full toolkit: campaign pages, donation widgets, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, team fundraising, and events.
- ✓Donors can opt to cover processing, helping organizations keep the full gift.
- ✓Rapid disbursement with no holding period.
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, Give Lively or Zeffy?
Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers approximately $97.50 to the recipient and Zeffy delivers approximately NZ$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?
Give Lively operates in 1 countries; Zeffy operates in 4.
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