WhyDonate vs Zeffy
European nonprofits and individuals who want a transparent, low-fee, GDPR-native crowdfunding platform with broad multilingual and multi-currency support.
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 NZ$100 donation, Zeffy delivers NZ$1.65 more to the recipient than WhyDonate.
Per-method pricing vs Zeffy.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of NZ$100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| iDEAL | — | NZ$99.65 | iDEAL & Bancontact: flat EUR 0.35; 0% platform fee. |
| Bancontact | — | NZ$99.65 | iDEAL & Bancontact: flat EUR 0.35; 0% platform fee. |
| SEPA Direct Debit | 1.9% + NZ$0.25 | NZ$97.85 | Standard 1.9% + EUR 0.25 rate; 0% platform fee. |
| EPS | 1.9% + NZ$0.25 | NZ$97.85 | Standard 1.9% + EUR 0.25 rate; 0% platform fee. |
| TWINT | 1.9% + NZ$0.25 | NZ$97.85 | Standard 1.9% + EUR 0.25 rate; 0% platform fee. |
| Credit card | 1.9% + NZ$0.25 | NZ$97.85 | 1.9% + EUR 0.25 on EUR/GBP cards; 2.9% + USD 0.30 on USD cards; 0% platform fee. |
| PayPal | 1.9% + NZ$0.25 | NZ$97.85 | Standard 1.9% + EUR 0.25 rate; 0% platform fee. |
| Apple Pay | 1.9% + NZ$0.25 | NZ$97.85 | Standard 1.9% + EUR 0.25 rate; 0% platform fee. |
| Google Pay | 1.9% + NZ$0.25 | NZ$97.85 | Standard 1.9% + EUR 0.25 rate; 0% platform fee. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | WhyDonate | Zeffy |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (NZ$100) | NZ$98.35 | NZ$100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.4% + NZ$0.25 | 0% + NZ$0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.9 (379)★ winner | 4.5 (441) |
| Country coverage | 115 countries★ winner | 4 countries |
| Data residency | EEA★ winner | CA |
| Languages | 19★ winner | 2 |
| Payment methods supported | 24★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
NZ$100.00 vs NZ$98.35 reaches the recipient.
4.9 vs 4.5 on Trustpilot.
115 vs 4 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
Choose based on who you are.
European nonprofits and individuals who want a transparent, low-fee, GDPR-native crowdfunding platform with broad multilingual and multi-currency support.
- ✓Zero platform fee with a transparent voluntary-tip model
- ✓EEA data residency and GDPR-native compliance
- ✓Broad coverage of local European payment rails (iDEAL, Bancontact, Klarna, Twint, Swish, MobilePay, Vipps, Blik, Cartes Bancaires, Satispay, MultiBanco, EPS) plus global rails (cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, Link, Revolut Pay)
- ✓19-language interface and 27 supported currencies for cross-border fundraising
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, WhyDonate or Zeffy?
On a NZ$100 donation, WhyDonate delivers approximately NZ$98.35 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?
WhyDonate is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
WhyDonate operates in 115 countries; Zeffy operates in 4.
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