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Head-to-head · Nonprofit Fundraising Software

Zeffy vs Givebutter

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Zeffy #1 in Nonprofit Fundraising Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Zeffy
Givebutter #2 in Nonprofit Fundraising Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Givebutter

Zeffy leads on 0 checks, Givebutter on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreZeffy · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Givebutter

Zeffy scores higher on our rubric for nonprofit fundraising software: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

On campaign reporting, Givebutter gives you Advanced where Zeffy offers Standard. On payment processing, Givebutter gives you Separate where Zeffy offers Included.

Zeffy is the better fit for nonprofits seeking a broad free fundraising toolkit. Givebutter is the better fit for nonprofits needing broad free fundraising tools.

  • Zeffy fits best

    Nonprofits seeking a broad free fundraising toolkit

  • Givebutter fits best

    Nonprofits needing broad free fundraising tools

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Side by side

Feature Zeffy 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Givebutter 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.2
Ranking #1 in Nonprofit Fundraising Software #2 in Nonprofit Fundraising Software
Best for Nonprofits seeking a broad free fundraising toolkit Nonprofits needing broad free fundraising tools
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free $29/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 8 integrations 16 integrations
Features Zeffy 4/4 · Givebutter 4/4
Donation forms ✓ ✓
Recurring donations ✓ ✓
Peer-to-peer fundraising ✓ ✓
Event fundraising ✓ ✓
Specs
Campaign reporting Standard Advanced
Payment processing Included Separate
Our review
Pros
  • Donation forms support one-time and recurring gifts.
  • Combines events, peer-to-peer campaigns, memberships, and auctions.
  • Donor CRM connects giving history, tags, notes, and attendance.
  • Free plan combines donation forms, events, auctions, CRM, and engagement.
  • Supports recurring gifts, peer-to-peer campaigns, and hybrid events.
  • Integrates with tools including Salesforce, QuickBooks Online, and Mailchimp.
Cons
  • The API offers read-only access to payments, contacts, and campaigns.
  • Campaign reporting is described as standard.
  • The toolkit may be broader than needed for organizations focused only on donations.
  • Payment-processing charges depend on donor-tip settings.
  • Advanced workflows and custom reports require Givebutter Plus.
  • Plus pricing varies by billing frequency and contact tier.
Our verdict

Zeffy brings fundraising and donor management tools together for nonprofits. Its free plan covers donation forms, recurring gifts, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, donor CRM, email tools, and Tap to Pay in-person payments. The…

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Givebutter brings donation forms, fundraising pages, events, auctions, peer-to-peer campaigns, donor management, and communications into one web-based platform. It is aimed at nonprofits and other organizations that want to run campaigns…

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  1. ZeffyNonprofit Fundraising Software 9.4Free plan
  2. GivebutterNonprofit Fundraising Software 9.2Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zeffy — where it wins

    • Donation forms support one-time and recurring gifts.
    • Combines events, peer-to-peer campaigns, memberships, and auctions.
    • Donor CRM connects giving history, tags, notes, and attendance.

    Where it doesn't

    • The API offers read-only access to payments, contacts, and campaigns.
    • Campaign reporting is described as standard.
    • The toolkit may be broader than needed for organizations focused only on donations.

  • Givebutter — where it wins

    • Free plan combines donation forms, events, auctions, CRM, and engagement.
    • Supports recurring gifts, peer-to-peer campaigns, and hybrid events.
    • Integrates with tools including Salesforce, QuickBooks Online, and Mailchimp.

    Where it doesn't

    • Payment-processing charges depend on donor-tip settings.
    • Advanced workflows and custom reports require Givebutter Plus.
    • Plus pricing varies by billing frequency and contact tier.
  • Zeffy9.4/10 · Free plan

    A broad free toolkit for donations, events, campaigns, and donor records.

    Visit ZeffyFull verdict →
  • Givebutter9.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    Broad free fundraising and donor-management tools, with paid upgrades for automation and reporting.

    Visit GivebutterFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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