How we make this list: we compare pricing pages, product documentation and public user reviews. Ratings come from G2, Capterra or Trustpilot, with the date we checked them.
Key takeaways
- Zeffy is the only true zero-fee option for registered nonprofits, with no platform or processing fees passed to the organization.
- Givebutter is the best free all-round fundraising platform, with peer-to-peer, events, and auctions funded by optional donor tips.
- Donorbox suits fast-to-launch donation forms, with a 2.95% platform fee on the Standard plan.
- Classy, now GoFundMe Pro, suits large nonprofits and enterprise campaigns, with custom pricing.
- Fundly suits simple social-first personal campaigns, while Mightycause suits peer-to-peer and giving-day campaigns.
- Platform fees and payout timing vary widely, and donations are not tax-deductible unless the recipient is a registered nonprofit and the platform states it.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free plan |
|---|
 Zeffy | Zero-fee nonprofits | Free | Yes |
 Givebutter | Free all-round fundraising | Free | Yes |
 Donorbox | Fast donation forms | $0/month | Yes |
 Classy | Enterprise nonprofits | See website | No |
 Fundly | Simple social campaigns | Free | Yes |
 Mightycause | Peer-to-peer and giving days | Free | Yes |
 JustGiving | UK and global giving | Free | Yes |
 Give Lively | No-fee nonprofit giving | Free | Yes |
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The best gofundme alternatives
#1Zeffy
Best for: Zero-fee nonprofits4.9/5 on
G2 (3,373 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit zeffy.com
Starting priceFree
Free planYes
Zeffy is the only true zero-fee option, with no platform fees and no processing fees passed to the nonprofit, funded by optional donor contributions. The full feature set is included free: donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer fundraising, auctions, raffles, and donor management, which makes Zeffy the strongest default for a budget-focused nonprofit.
The limits are eligibility and control: registered nonprofits in the US and Canada only, no individual personal campaigns, and payments run through a Stripe account that Zeffy creates and administers for you, so you cannot connect your own Stripe account. For a registered nonprofit that wants to keep 100 percent of every donation, Zeffy is the best pick.
What we like- Zero platform fees
- Zero processing fees passed to the nonprofit
- Full feature set free
- Forms, ticketing, peer-to-peer, auctions, raffles
Watch out for- Registered nonprofits in US and Canada only
- No individual personal campaigns
- Payments run through a Stripe account Zeffy creates, not your own
#2Givebutter
Best for: Free all-round fundraising4.7/5 on
G2 (2,256 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit givebutter.com
Starting priceFree
Free planYes
Givebutter combines free fundraising tools with strong peer-to-peer and event features, funded by optional donor tips under the Givebutter Guarantee. The platform covers crowdfunding, peer-to-peer, events, and auctions in one account, with a clean interface that small teams adopt quickly. Plus plans start at 29 dollars a month for under 250 contacts, then 79 and 129 dollars.
With tips switched off, the platform fee is a flat 3% plus 2.9% plus 0.30 dollars processing, and auction winners are charged 3% regardless of tips. For a nonprofit or personal fundraiser that wants free tools with strong peer-to-peer and event features, Givebutter is the best all-round pick.
What we like- Free with optional donor tips
- Peer-to-peer, events, and auctions
- Givebutter Guarantee
- Plus from 29 dollars a month
Watch out for- 3% platform fee with tips switched off, plus 2.9% plus 0.30 dollars processing
- Auction winners charged 3% regardless of tips
#3Donorbox
Best for: Fast donation forms4.6/5 on
G2 (1,515 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit donorbox.org
Starting price$0/month
Free planYes
Donorbox suits fast-to-launch donation forms, with embeddable forms, QuickDonate one-click recurring giving, and Salesforce and Mailchimp integrations. The Standard plan costs 0 dollars a month but carries a 2.95% platform fee, while Pro at 150 dollars a month drops the platform fee to 1.75% to 2%, and Premium runs 1.6% to 2%.
Stacked platform plus processing costs near 5,000 dollars a year on 100,000 dollars raised on the Standard plan, so a larger nonprofit should compare Pro before committing. For a nonprofit that needs flexible, fast-to-launch forms with recurring giving, Donorbox is the best pick.
What we like- Fast-to-launch embeddable forms
- QuickDonate one-click recurring
- Salesforce and Mailchimp integrations
- Standard plan 0 dollars a month
Watch out for- Standard platform fee 2.95%
- Pro at 150 dollars a month drops it to 1.75%
- Stacked platform plus processing near 5,000 dollars a year on 100,000 dollars raised
#4Classy
Best for: Enterprise nonprofits4.4/5 on
G2 (145 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit classy.org
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Classy, now GoFundMe Pro, suits large nonprofits and enterprise campaigns, with established peer-to-peer infrastructure and GoFundMe brand credibility. The platform covers multi-channel campaigns, peer-to-peer, events, and enterprise reporting, and the Essentials plan carries no subscription for organizations under 1 million dollars in revenue, though access is by request.
Pricing is custom and demo-gated, with processing at 2.2% to 2.5% plus 0.30 dollars plus 1% for AmEx, and paid add-ons for Giving Cart, Live Events, and Salesforce. For a large nonprofit that needs enterprise campaigns at scale, Classy is the best pick. For a small nonprofit, Zeffy or Givebutter costs far less.
What we like- Enterprise nonprofit campaigns
- Peer-to-peer infrastructure
- GoFundMe brand credibility
- Essentials free for organizations under 1 million dollars revenue by request
Watch out for- Custom quoted pricing, demo-gated
- Processing 2.2% to 2.5% plus 0.30 dollars plus 1% for AmEx
- Paid add-ons for Giving Cart, Live Events, and Salesforce
Starting priceFree
Free planYes
Fundly suits simple social-first campaigns with fast setup and mobile-optimized pages that share easily on social media. The interface is simple, setup takes minutes, and the platform works for personal fundraisers, team campaigns, and small community causes.
Fees are the catch: one guide cites a 4.9% platform fee plus 2.9% plus 0.30 dollars processing, near 8% effective, while another guide cites 0% platform fee with standard processing, so confirm the current rate on the vendor site before launching. Donor management is limited compared with Zeffy or Donorbox. For a simple social campaign where speed matters more than donor tools, Fundly is a solid pick.
What we like- Fast campaign setup
- Mobile-optimized
- Social-first sharing
- Simple interface
- Free to launch
Watch out for- Platform fee 4.9% plus 2.9% plus 0.30 dollars processing, near 8% effective
- Limited donor management
- Some guides cite 0% platform fee, confirm current rate
Starting priceFree
Free planYes
Mightycause suits peer-to-peer and giving-day campaigns, with team fundraising pages, supporter dashboards, and event-driven campaigns. The platform fee runs 0% to 1.2% depending on plan, plus standard processing, which keeps costs low for a giving-day event or a team campaign.
Standard processing still applies, and feature depth is thinner than Givebutter or Classy for ongoing campaigns. For a nonprofit running a giving day or a peer-to-peer event, Mightycause is the best pick.
What we like- Peer-to-peer and giving-day campaigns
- Platform fee 0% to 1.2%
- Standard processing
- Team fundraising pages
Watch out for- Standard processing still applies
- Feature depth thinner than Givebutter or Classy
- Giving-day focus suits events more than ongoing campaigns
Starting priceFree
Free planYes
JustGiving suits UK and global giving, with strong reach for charities and personal campaigns, Gift Aid for UK charities that boosts donations at no cost to the donor, and a trusted brand that donors recognize. The platform is free to launch, with fees varying by country and campaign type.
US coverage is thinner than the US-focused platforms here, and processing fees apply on top of any platform fee. For a UK charity or a global campaign with UK donors, JustGiving is the best pick, and Gift Aid alone can outweigh a small fee difference.
What we like- Strong UK and global reach
- Charity and personal campaigns
- Gift Aid for UK charities
- Trusted brand
- Free to launch
Watch out for- Fees vary by country and campaign type
- Processing fees apply
- US coverage thinner than GoFundMe
#8Give Lively
Best for: No-fee nonprofit giving4.7/5 on
G2 (81 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit givelively.org
Starting priceFree
Free planYes
Give Lively offers no platform fee for nonprofits, with processing near 2.2% plus 0.30 dollars passed to the nonprofit, plus text-to-give and peer-to-peer included. The platform is nonprofit focused, with a clean interface and no subscription cost.
Membership is gated, and manual approval can take near 10 days, so a campaign that needs to launch tomorrow should pick Givebutter or Donorbox instead. There are no individual personal campaigns. For a nonprofit that can wait for approval and wants no platform fee, Give Lively is a strong pick.
What we like- No platform fee
- Processing near 2.2% plus 0.30 dollars passed to the nonprofit
- Text-to-give and peer-to-peer included
- Nonprofit focused
Watch out for- Membership gated
- Manual approval can take near 10 days
- No individual personal campaigns
- Smaller brand than GoFundMe
How we chose
We ranked alternatives on the real cost of a campaign, not the headline fee, since stacked platform plus processing fees decide what you keep. We separated nonprofit platforms from personal campaign platforms, since Zeffy and Give Lively serve registered nonprofits only, while Fundly and JustGiving serve personal campaigns too. We also flagged where guides disagree on fees, since Fundly carries two published rates, and we noted payout timing and Stripe account control, since Zeffy creates its own Stripe account rather than connecting yours.
What to check before you buy
Compare the total kept on a realistic donation size, not just the platform fee, since a 2.95% platform fee plus 2.2% processing costs more than a zero-fee platform with donor tips. Check payout timing, since some platforms hold funds or pay on a schedule, and confirm whether you can connect your own payment account or must use the platform account. Confirm tax deductibility before telling donors: donations to a personal campaign are not tax-deductible, while donations to a registered nonprofit may be, and the platform should state the status clearly. Finally, check whether recurring donations carry an extra fee, since some platforms add 5% on recurring gifts.
A note on donor trust
Donors give more when they trust the campaign, so tell the story plainly, show where the money goes, and post updates even when the news is slow. A campaign with no updates looks abandoned, while a campaign with regular updates, photos, and receipts keeps donors engaged and attracts new ones. Share the link through people who know the cause personally, since a personal share from a friend converts far better than a cold post, and thank every donor promptly, since a thanked donor is more likely to give again and share the campaign. Set a realistic goal too, since a goal that looks reachable attracts more donors than a goal that looks impossible, and you can always raise the goal after hitting it, which keeps momentum going strong.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest GoFundMe alternative?
Zeffy is cheapest for registered nonprofits, with zero platform and processing fees. Givebutter is cheapest for personal campaigns with tips on, while Donorbox Standard costs 2.95% plus processing.
Are donations tax-deductible on these platforms?
Only if the recipient is a registered nonprofit and the platform states it. Donations to a personal campaign are not tax-deductible. Check the campaign page and the platform tax statement before claiming a deduction.
How long does it take to receive funds?
Payout timing varies by platform and payment processor, from a few days to a weekly schedule. Check the payout terms before launching, especially for urgent personal campaigns.
Can I run a peer-to-peer campaign?
Yes. Givebutter, Mightycause, Classy, and Give Lively all support peer-to-peer fundraising with team pages and supporter dashboards.
Do I need a nonprofit to use these platforms?
No for most, but Zeffy and Give Lively serve registered nonprofits only. Fundly, JustGiving, and Givebutter support personal campaigns, while Donorbox and Classy focus on nonprofits.
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