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Zeffy vs Give Lively
Both charge nonprofits no platform fee. Zeffy also covers card processing and includes donor management; Give Lively passes on third-party processing, from 1.99% + 25¢, unless donors cover it, and relies on a free Salesforce integration instead of its own CRM. Give Lively also reviews membership applications for alignment with its progressive values.
| Zeffy | Give Lively | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $0, every plan and feature12 | $0, no paid tiers3 |
| Platform fee | $0. Zeffy says it charges nonprofits no platform, transaction or card fees.12 | $0. No setup, platform, membership or subscription fees, and no paid premium tiers.3 |
| Card processing | $0 to the nonprofit; Zeffy covers card and transaction fees.12 | Third-party card processing still applies; Give Lively lists it as low as 1.99% + 25¢, and donors can choose to cover it.3 |
| Donors cover fees? | Zeffy is funded only by optional donor tips (it says about 2 in 3 donors tip).12 | Optional donor tips; donors can cover processing fees.3 |
| Donor CRM | Built-in donor management.12 | No built-in CRM. Free native Salesforce integration.3 |
| Platform fee on $10,000 Estimate | $0 $0 to the nonprofit, per Zeffy | $0 $0 platform fee; third-party card processing still applies unless donors cover it |
Choose Zeffy if… Editorial
You want volunteer-run groups that want to keep every dollar.
The catch: Donors see an optional tip prompt to Zeffy at checkout. Some organizations dislike asking donors to tip a vendor.
Zeffy fees & detailsChoose Give Lively if… Editorial
You want values-aligned nonprofits that already have a CRM, especially Salesforce.
The catch: Membership is reviewed: Give Lively says progressive values are a membership criterion. No donor CRM of its own.
Give Lively fees & detailsMore options: all fundraising tools compared · take the CRM quiz
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Sources
- Zeffy pricing & fees (100% free for nonprofits) · verified Oct 18, 2026
- Zeffy pricing & fees (100% free) · verified Oct 16, 2026
- Give Lively pricing ("Every feature, free for nonprofits") · verified Oct 18, 2026