Head-to-head · Donation Management
Zeffy vs DonorPerfect
Zeffy leads on 2 checks, DonorPerfect on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreZeffy · 7.0/10
- Free planonly Zeffy
- Most featuresZeffy · 1 of 5
Zeffy scores higher on our rubric for donation management: 7.0 against 6.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
Zeffy offers free plan; DonorPerfect doesn't. Zeffy offers recurring donations; DonorPerfect doesn't publish it.
Zeffy is the better fit for nonprofits seeking a free, broad fundraising suite. DonorPerfect is the better fit for nonprofits seeking donor CRM with monthly pricing.
- Zeffy fits best
Nonprofits seeking a free, broad fundraising suite
- DonorPerfect fits best
Nonprofits seeking donor CRM with monthly pricing
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Side by side
| Feature | Zeffy 7.0/10 Visit ↗ | DonorPerfect 6.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.0 | 6.3 |
| Ranking | #6 in Donation Management | #8 in Donation Management |
| Best for | Nonprofits seeking a free, broad fundraising suite | Nonprofits seeking donor CRM with monthly pricing |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $99/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 12 integrations |
| Features Zeffy 1/5 · DonorPerfect 0/5 | ||
| Online donations | Not published | Not published |
| Donor records | Not published | Not published |
| Recurring donations | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Campaign tools | Not published | Not published |
| Mobile giving | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Processing fee | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Zeffy brings donation collection, fundraising campaigns and donor management together for nonprofits. Its free plan covers custom forms for one-time and recurring gifts, event ticketing, peer-to-peer fundraising, a donor CRM, email tools… Read the review → |
DonorPerfect is a web-based fundraising CRM from SofterWare for nonprofits that need to manage donor records and fundraising activity together. It brings donor profiles, gifts, campaigns, events, pledges, and grants into a shared system,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Zeffy — where it wins
- Combines one-time and recurring donation forms with event and peer-to-peer fundraising
- Includes donor CRM, memberships, email campaigns, auctions and online store
- Offers Tap to Pay and integrations including QuickBooks, Salesforce and Zapier
Where it doesn't
- Campaign reporting is standard rather than a standout strength
- API access is read-only for payments, contacts and campaigns
- Optional donor contributions at checkout are the stated funding model
DonorPerfect — where it wins
- Centralizes donor records, gifts, campaigns, events, pledges, and grants
- Supports online forms, recurring gifts, receipts, and donor acknowledgments
- Offers segmentation, workflow automation, and configurable reporting
Where it doesn't
- Core, Plus, and Pro prices require a custom quote
- No free plan is available
- Its range of fundraising and CRM tools may exceed simpler needs
- Zeffy7.0/10 · Free plan
A free suite for nonprofits that combines donation tools, events, CRM and in-person payments.
Visit ZeffyFull verdict → - DonorPerfect6.3/10 · From $99/mo
A donor CRM spanning giving, campaigns, outreach, and reporting, from $99 per month.
Visit DonorPerfectFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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