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Givebutter vs Zeffy

Both stand on nonprofit payment processing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Givebutter

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Givebutter brings campaign tools, contact management, and engagement features into one platform, with a free plan and optional Plus features. Review contact pricing and fee settings to understand the costs relevant to your organization.

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Zeffy

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Zeffy brings a broad set of fundraising and donor-management tools together without platform, transaction, or credit-card fees for nonprofits. Its country and organization eligibility rules exclude personal fundraising.

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The facts

	Givebutter	Zeffy
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	No
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Web	Android, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Givebutter Plus: $29 a month	Free or on request
Plans published	10	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	givebutter.com	zeffy.com
On nonprofit payment processing software	#3 of 34	#14 of 34

Givebutter: what it does well

Free CRM has unlimited contacts.
Supports auctions and peer-to-peer fundraising.
Free mobile apps cover iOS and Android.
Connects to 1,000+ third-party applications.

What to know first

Plus pricing is based on contact volume.
Turning tips off brings a 3% platform fee.
Processing fees apply when tips are disabled.
The mobile app requires a Givebutter account.

Zeffy: what it does well

No platform, transaction, or credit-card fees for nonprofits.
Donation forms, recurring gifts, events, and donor management.
Mobile app supports card and wallet payments without a reader.
Connects with more than 1,000 tools.
Available on Android, iOS, and the web.

What to know first

Personal or individual fundraising is not supported.
Eligibility is limited to organizations in six listed countries.
Optional donor tips fund the platform.

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