Donation processing · head to head
Donorbox vs Zeffy
Donorbox and Zeffy are both donation processing tools. Donorbox fits shops that want serious recurring-gift tooling without building anything; Zeffy fits fee-sensitive shops that want to keep every dollar of every gift. The table below lines up price, free tier, and fit so you can see which one matches your shop.
| Donorbox | Zeffy | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Free to start; ~2.95% platform fee | Free (no platform or processing fees) |
| Pricing model | Percentage platform fee + processing; Pro plan lowers the percentage | 100% free to nonprofits; funded by optional donor tips |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Shops that want serious recurring-gift tooling without building anything | Fee-sensitive shops that want to keep every dollar of every gift |
| Last verified | Jul 2026 | Jul 2026 |
Donorbox
Strengths: Donation forms live in minutes and embed anywhere; The strongest recurring-gift management in its price class; Free to start; upgrade only when volume justifies it.
Watch for: Platform fee sits on top of payment processing; Free platforms compete hard for simple use cases; The donor-facing pages are more utilitarian than Givebutter's.
Zeffy
Strengths: Zero fees to the nonprofit: a $100 gift deposits $100; Covers donations, ticketing, raffles, and memberships; Runs on Stripe underneath.
Watch for: Donors see an optional tip prompt at checkout; Payouts run on a schedule, not on demand; Fewer integrations than paid processors.