Kadonation vs Zeffy
Benelux users organising social group gifts among friends, family, or colleagues who are happy to receive a gift card rather than cash, plus organisers wanting a low-cost donation-crowdfunding option in Belgium and the Netherlands.
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.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Kadonation in EUR, Zeffy in NZD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Kadonation | Zeffy |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €100.00 | NZ$100.00 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + €0.00 | 0% + NZ$0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (1,365) | 4.5 (441)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 4 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | CA |
| Languages | 3★ winner | 2 |
| Payment methods supported | 6★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
Fees are level on a credit-card donation.
3.3 vs 4.5 on Trustpilot.
4 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Benelux users organising social group gifts among friends, family, or colleagues who are happy to receive a gift card rather than cash, plus organisers wanting a low-cost donation-crowdfunding option in Belgium and the Netherlands.
- ✓Group gifts cost nothing to create or contribute to beyond the contribution itself.
- ✓Broad Benelux payment coverage: Bancontact, iDEAL, Payconiq, Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro.
- ✓Donation-crowdfunding path charges only a one-time deduction at project close, with no start or per-contribution cost.
- ✓Integrated into the Payconiq by Bancontact app for quick, secure contributions.
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, Kadonation or Zeffy?
Of every 100 donated, Kadonation delivers approximately €100.00 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?
Kadonation operates in 1 countries; Zeffy operates in 4.
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