Our verdict
Zeffy and Give Lively are both all-in-one-fundraising tools for restaurants. On our independent rubric, Zeffy scores 4.3/5 versus 4.1/5 for Give Lively. Choose Zeffy if you're Small nonprofits wanting a truly fee-free fundraising platform or Budget-constrained or volunteer-led organizations; choose Give Lively if you're U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits wanting free digital fundraising tools or Salesforce-based nonprofits needing a free giving front end.
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Zeffy | Give Lively |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 4.3/5 | 4.1/5 |
| G2 rating | — | — |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Starting price | $0 (no platform fees and no payment-processing fees; nonprofits keep 100% of what they raise) | $0 (no setup fees, no platform fees, no membership or subscription fees) |
| Free tier | ||
| Free trial | ||
| Integrations | 5 · Mailchimp, QuickBooks, Zapier… | 7 · Salesforce, Zapier, PayPal… |
| Best for | Small nonprofits wanting a truly fee-free fundraising platform, Budget-constrained or volunteer-led organizations, Teams needing donations, events, and memberships at no cost | U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits wanting free digital fundraising tools, Salesforce-based nonprofits needing a free giving front end, Teams running events and peer-to-peer campaigns on a budget |
| Category | all-in-one-fundraising | all-in-one-fundraising |
| Founded | 2017 | 2015 |
| HQ | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | New York, New York, USA |
A teal check marks the stronger option on each measurable row. Ratings are sourced from G2/Capterra with attribution on each listing.
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
Give Lively
- No setup, platform, membership, or subscription fees
- Direct Salesforce, Zapier, and Double the Donation integrations
- Strong event tools including Live Display and text-to-donate
- Funded by philanthropists, not by fees on donations
- Membership is application-only with a values-alignment review
- Limited to U.S. 501(c)(3) public charities and private operating foundations
- Light built-in CRM; deep donor management requires Salesforce
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