Fundraise Up vs Zeffy
Mid-size and large nonprofits running international online fundraising that want to maximize donation conversion with modern wallets, local payment rails, and multi-currency checkout.
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 $6.50 more to the recipient than Fundraise Up.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Fundraise Up | Zeffy |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets ($100) | $93.50 | $100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 4% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + $0.30 | 0% + $0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4.5 (441)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 46 countries★ winner | 4 countries |
| Data residency | US | CA |
| Languages | 18★ winner | 2 |
| Payment methods supported | 12★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
$100.00 vs $93.50 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4.5 on Trustpilot.
46 vs 4 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Mid-size and large nonprofits running international online fundraising that want to maximize donation conversion with modern wallets, local payment rails, and multi-currency checkout.
- ✓Conversion-optimized donation checkout adapted from e-commerce best practices.
- ✓Broad payment support: cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, bank debits, and cryptocurrency.
- ✓International, multi-currency checkout with local bank-debit rails (SEPA, BACS, BECS, iDEAL).
- ✓Used by large global nonprofits, signalling enterprise-grade reliability.
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, Fundraise Up or Zeffy?
On a $100 donation, Fundraise Up delivers approximately $93.50 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?
Fundraise Up operates in 46 countries; Zeffy operates in 4.
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