Geef.nl vs Zeffy
Dutch charities and good causes wanting a long-established, ANBI-aware giving platform usable at no charge, and donors who want most of their gift to reach the cause.
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 3.39 more per 100 to the recipient than Geef.nl.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Geef.nl in EUR, Zeffy in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Geef.nl | Zeffy |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €96.61 | $100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.5% + €0.89 | 0% + $0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 2.4 (8) | 4.5 (441)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 4 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | EEA (NL host) | CA |
| Languages | 1 | 2★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 0 | 4★ winner |
Winner by category.
$100.00 vs €96.61 reaches the recipient.
2.4 vs 4.5 on Trustpilot.
4 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Dutch charities and good causes wanting a long-established, ANBI-aware giving platform usable at no charge, and donors who want most of their gift to reach the cause.
- ✓Long-established Dutch giving platform, online since 2004 with a 20-year track record.
- ✓Strong charity orientation with ANBI status surfaced on charity profiles.
- ✓Donor-funded cost model under which recipients are not charged to use the service.
- ✓Donations processed through an escrow foundation (Stichting Derdengelden Geef) since 2011.
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, Geef.nl or Zeffy?
Of every 100 donated, Geef.nl delivers approximately €96.61 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?
Geef.nl operates in 1 countries; Zeffy operates in 4.
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