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Comparison

iDonate vs Zeffy

On the evidence we track, Zeffy leads this comparison with a composite score of 86/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

iDonate full profile →Zeffy full profile →
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iDonate40
★Zeffy86
Score
Vioscale score
iDonate40 / 100low · 41%
Zeffy86 / 100low · 37%
Pricing
Free tier
iDonate✗
Zeffy✓
Model
iDonatecommercial
Zeffyfree
Price level
iDonateunknown
Zeffyfree
Transparent
iDonate✓
Zeffy✓
Integrations
Count
iDonate2
Zeffy1,000
Security
Pci
iDonate✓
Zeffy–
Market
Availability

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for donor management fundraising. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Deployment model
iDonateCloud saas campaigns
ZeffyCloud saas campaigns
Peer to peer p2p team leaderboards
iDonate✓
Zeffy✓
Text to give SMS donation processing
iDonate✓
Zeffy-
Donor fee cover and tipping model
iDonate-
Zeffy-
Silent auction mobile bidding and outbid alerts
iDonate-
Zeffy✓
Recurring monthly donor management portal
iDonate✓
Zeffy✓
Physical event ticketing and table seating chart
iDonate-
Zeffy✓
Thermometer progress bar and livestream overlays
iDonate✓
Zeffy✓
Digital wallet support apple pay google pay
iDonate-
Zeffy✓
Native salesforce npsp two way sync
iDonate-
Zeffy-
SOC2 type ii
iDonate-
Zeffy-
PCI DSS payment gateway compliance
iDonate✓
Zeffy-
Pricing model
iDonateMonthly saas plus transaction fee
ZeffyFree with donor tips

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

iDonate

A cloud-based fundraising solution that enables nonprofits to create, deploy, and manage donation campaigns through configurable forms. Includes real-time donor tracking, recurring gift management, SMS/text-to-give capabilities, and integration with major CRM systems.

Independently observed

Zeffy

Leader

Cloud-based system enabling nonprofits to collect donations, manage events and tickets, run fundraising campaigns, execute auctions, and maintain donor relationships—entirely free of charge with no platform or processing fees

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

iDonate

Hybrid

Subscription + Platform Fee + Transaction Fee model based on annual digital revenue volume. Packages include Starter, Core, Professional, and Distributed. No setup fees or hidden charges.

  • Starter-
    • Unlimited Configurable & Embeddable Online Giving Forms
    • Built-in Conversion Tools & Reporting
    • Unlimited Campaigns & Goal Meters
    • Basic Platform Setup & Support
as of verify ↗

Zeffy

Leader
FreeFree tier

Entirely free with no platform, transaction, or payment processing fees

  • FreeFree
    • Donation collection with one-time and recurring options
    • Automatic tax receipt generation
    • Event ticketing with attendee check-in
    • Raffle and auction management with outbid notifications
    • Peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns
    • +9 more
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
iDonate✓
Zeffy✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
iDonate✓
Zeffy✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

In common (1)
  • Salesforce

iDonate

2 total - 1 not shared
  • Virtuous
Independently observed

Zeffy

Leader
6 total - 5 not shared
  • Zapier
  • QuickBooks
  • WordPress
  • ChatGPT
  • API
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.