Our verdict
Givebutter and Zeffy are both all-in-one-fundraising tools for restaurants. On our independent rubric, Givebutter scores 4.4/5 versus 4.3/5 for Zeffy. Choose Givebutter if you're Nonprofits wanting a free, modern fundraising platform with a CRM or Teams running events, campaigns, and peer-to-peer fundraising; choose Zeffy if you're Small nonprofits wanting a truly fee-free fundraising platform or Budget-constrained or volunteer-led organizations.
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Givebutter | Zeffy |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| G2 rating | — | — |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Starting price | $0/month (0% platform and 0% processing fees when optional donor tips are enabled; 3% platform fee plus 2.9% + 30¢ card processing if tips are disabled) | $0 (no platform fees and no payment-processing fees; nonprofits keep 100% of what they raise) |
| Free tier | ||
| Free trial | ||
| Integrations | 6 · Mailchimp, QuickBooks, Zapier… | 5 · Mailchimp, QuickBooks, Zapier… |
| Best for | Nonprofits wanting a free, modern fundraising platform with a CRM, Teams running events, campaigns, and peer-to-peer fundraising, Budget-conscious organizations avoiding platform fees | Small nonprofits wanting a truly fee-free fundraising platform, Budget-constrained or volunteer-led organizations, Teams needing donations, events, and memberships at no cost |
| Category | all-in-one-fundraising | all-in-one-fundraising |
| Founded | 2016 | 2017 |
| HQ | Washington, DC, USA | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
A teal check marks the stronger option on each measurable row. Ratings are sourced from G2/Capterra with attribution on each listing.
Givebutter
- 0% platform and processing fees with tips enabled (Givebutter Guarantee)
- Built-in CRM plus events and peer-to-peer fundraising
- Strong mobile/text giving features
- Fast to launch for small teams
- Disabling donor tips triggers a 3% platform fee plus card processing
- Advanced CRM and automation require the paid Plus tier
- Less suited to complex enterprise fundraising
Zeffy
- Zero platform fees and zero payment-processing fees
- Bundles donations, events, raffles, auctions, and memberships free
- Tap to Pay app covers in-person giving
- Strong fit for small and budget-constrained nonprofits
- Donor management is basic versus dedicated CRMs
- Revenue model relies on optional donor tips
- Less suited to complex enterprise needs
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