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Head-to-head · Nonprofit Fundraising Software

Zeffy vs GoFundMe Pro

  • 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
GoFundMe Pro #3 in Nonprofit Fundraising Software 9.0/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit GoFundMe Pro

Zeffy leads on 0 checks, GoFundMe Pro 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

Zeffy scores higher on our rubric for nonprofit fundraising software: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

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

Zeffy is the better fit for nonprofits seeking a broad free fundraising toolkit. GoFundMe Pro is the better fit for data-driven fundraising programs.

  • Zeffy fits best

    Nonprofits seeking a broad free fundraising toolkit

  • GoFundMe Pro fits best

    Data-driven fundraising programs

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Side by side

Feature Zeffy 9.4/10 Visit ↗ GoFundMe Pro 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.0
Ranking #1 in Nonprofit Fundraising Software #3 in Nonprofit Fundraising Software
Best for Nonprofits seeking a broad free fundraising toolkit Data-driven fundraising programs
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Integrations 8 integrations 9 integrations
Features Zeffy 4/4 · GoFundMe Pro 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.
  • Branded donation forms, campaign pages, and recurring giving tools
  • Peer-to-peer campaigns and live event registration, ticketing, and check-in
  • Reporting, AI optimization, payment processing, and major integrations
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.
  • Additional fees and add-ons may apply to the Essentials plan
  • Custom pricing combines an annual subscription with donation transaction fees
  • Advanced integrations and API access are limited to the custom 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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GoFundMe Pro is a nonprofit fundraising platform for organizations managing online campaigns, branded donation forms, recurring giving, peer-to-peer fundraising, and live events. Its tools include embeddable donation forms, a drag-and-drop…

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  1. ZeffyNonprofit Fundraising Software 9.4Free plan
  2. GoFundMe ProNonprofit Fundraising Software 9.0Free plan · pricing on request

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.

  • GoFundMe Pro — where it wins

    • Branded donation forms, campaign pages, and recurring giving tools
    • Peer-to-peer campaigns and live event registration, ticketing, and check-in
    • Reporting, AI optimization, payment processing, and major integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Additional fees and add-ons may apply to the Essentials plan
    • Custom pricing combines an annual subscription with donation transaction fees
    • Advanced integrations and API access are limited to the custom tier

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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