Leetchi vs Zeffy
French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.
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 $3.15 more to the recipient than Leetchi.
Per-method pricing vs Zeffy.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of $100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 2.9% + $0.25 | $96.85 | Card processing on the donation product; 0% platform fee. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Leetchi | Zeffy |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets ($100) | $96.85 | $100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.25 | 0% + $0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.2 (50,676) | 4.5 (441)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 36 countries★ winner | 4 countries |
| Data residency | EEA★ winner | CA |
| Languages | 4★ winner | 2 |
| Payment methods supported | 3 | 4★ winner |
Winner by category.
$100.00 vs $96.85 reaches the recipient.
4.2 vs 4.5 on Trustpilot.
36 vs 4 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
Choose based on who you are.
French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.
- ✓Established European brand with strong recognition in France and Belgium
- ✓Free group-pot product for personal collections (gifts, group events, shared expenses)
- ✓EEA data residency
- ✓High Trustpilot rating across 50,000+ reviews
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, Leetchi or Zeffy?
On a $100 donation, Leetchi delivers approximately $96.85 to the recipient and Zeffy delivers approximately $100.00. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Leetchi is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
Leetchi operates in 36 countries; Zeffy operates in 4.
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