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Head-to-head · Donation Management

Zeffy vs GiveSmart

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Zeffy #6 in Donation Management 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Zeffy
GiveSmart #7 in Donation Management 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit GiveSmart

Zeffy leads on 1 check, GiveSmart on 0, and 1 is 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 · 8.6/10
  • Free planonly Zeffy
  • Most featuresZeffy · 1 of 5

Zeffy scores higher on our rubric for donation management: 8.6 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

Zeffy offers free plan; GiveSmart doesn't.

Zeffy is the better fit for nonprofits seeking a free, broad fundraising suite. GiveSmart is the better fit for nonprofits combining fundraising with auctions and events.

  • Zeffy fits best

    Nonprofits seeking a free, broad fundraising suite

  • GiveSmart fits best

    Nonprofits combining fundraising with auctions and events

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Side by side

Feature Zeffy 8.6/10 Visit ↗ GiveSmart 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.5
Ranking #6 in Donation Management #7 in Donation Management
Best for Nonprofits seeking a free, broad fundraising suite Nonprofits combining fundraising with auctions and events
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Integrations 8 integrations 20 integrations
Features Zeffy 1/5 · GiveSmart 0/5
Online donations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Donor records Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recurring donations ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Campaign tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile giving Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Processing fee Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Combines online, recurring, and peer-to-peer fundraising with auctions and events
  • Includes donor CRM, automated receipts, tax letters, and real-time reporting
  • Offers 24/7 support, implementation support, and integrations with fundraising tools
Cons
  • 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
  • Pricing requires contacting sales, with both plan amounts undisclosed
  • Its broad event and donor-management scope may exceed simpler donation needs
  • Requires assessing fit across a wide set of fundraising and CRM workflows
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…

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GiveSmart brings donation campaigns, donor management, and event fundraising together for nonprofits, schools, associations, and foundations. Its scope suits organizations that run auctions or ticketed events alongside online appeals and…

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  1. ZeffyDonation Management 8.6Free plan
  2. GiveSmartDonation Management 8.5Pricing on request

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

  • GiveSmart — where it wins

    • Combines online, recurring, and peer-to-peer fundraising with auctions and events
    • Includes donor CRM, automated receipts, tax letters, and real-time reporting
    • Offers 24/7 support, implementation support, and integrations with fundraising tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales, with both plan amounts undisclosed
    • Its broad event and donor-management scope may exceed simpler donation needs
    • Requires assessing fit across a wide set of fundraising and CRM workflows
  • Zeffy8.6/10 · Free plan

    A free suite for nonprofits that combines donation tools, events, CRM and in-person payments.

    Visit ZeffyFull verdict →
  • GiveSmart8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A fundraising suite for nonprofits that need donations, events, auctions, and donor CRM.

    Visit GiveSmartFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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