Alvarum vs Zeffy
French and European charities and associations running cause-based or sports-challenge fundraising who want donations paid directly to the beneficiary and support for European local payment methods.
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 2.15 more per 100 to the recipient than Alvarum.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Alvarum in EUR, Zeffy in SEK.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Alvarum | Zeffy |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €97.85 | kr100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + €0.25 | 0% + kr0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4.5 (441)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 4 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | France | CA |
| Languages | 2 | 2 |
| Payment methods supported | 1 | 4★ winner |
Winner by category.
kr100.00 vs €97.85 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4.5 on Trustpilot.
4 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
French and European charities and associations running cause-based or sports-challenge fundraising who want donations paid directly to the beneficiary and support for European local payment methods.
- ✓Donations are routed directly to the beneficiary charity and settled on an automated monthly cycle rather than held by the platform.
- ✓Strong fit for sports-challenge and participatory event fundraising such as marathons and cycling events.
- ✓European local payment methods - iDEAL, Bancontact, Sofort, and SEPA direct debit - alongside Visa and Mastercard cards.
- ✓Payments handled by HiPay, a payment institution authorised by France's ACPR; Alvarum registered with ORIAS as a donation crowdfunding intermediary.
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, Alvarum or Zeffy?
Of every 100 donated, Alvarum delivers approximately €97.85 to the recipient and Zeffy delivers approximately kr100.00. 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?
Alvarum operates in 0 countries; Zeffy operates in 4.
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