Givebutter vs Zeffy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Givebutter
This app empowers nonprofits to manage fundraising activities directly from their mobile devices. It facilitates instant donation processing, ticket sales, event check-ins, and real-time campaign performance tracking. Users can also manage auctions and access detailed supporter and transaction information.
- In-person donation processing
- On-site ticket sales
- QR code event check-in
- Live campaign performance updates
- Auction management and winner processing
- Supporter and transaction history access
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Transform your fundraising on the go with the Givebutter Mobile app. Seamlessly collect donations, manage events, and track campaign performance - all from your phone. In-Person Donations: Process credit card donations instantly with tap-to-pay or a supported card reader—all automatically linked to your campaigns. Sell Tickets: Make at-the-door ticket sales a breeze with on-site ticket processing for both single tickets and bundles. Check-In Attendees: Simplify event entry with lightning-fast QR code scanning or convenient manual check-in options. Live Campaign Updates: Stay connected to your campaign momentum with live updates of your campaign's donations, ticket revenue, and auction sales. Auction Support: Create exceptional experiences for auction participants with hassle-free winner processing. Collect payments for single or multiple items and immediately declare winners! Transaction & Supporter Details: Access critical donor information and transaction history anywhere, empowering personalized engagement and timely follow-up
Zeffy
Transform your smartphone into a payment terminal for your nonprofit. Accept donations and sell tickets in person using major credit cards and mobile wallets. All donations go directly to your cause with no transaction fees.
- Accept credit cards and mobile payments
- Sell event tickets in person
- Collect donations in person
- Zero transaction fees
- Track all payments
- Connect to Zeffy campaigns
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Turn your phone into a powerful payment terminal. Accept donations, sell tickets and track all payments instantly — no extra hardware needed! With the Zeffy app, your nonprofit can: • Accept all major credit cards, plus Apple Pay and Google Pay using only your phone! • Sell event tickets or collect donations in person with just a tap • Enjoy zero transaction fees — 100% of every dollar goes to your cause • Seamlessly connect to your Zeffy campaigns for quick setup • Track all payments made to your cause Simply choose your event from your Zeffy account, select the ticket type or donation amount, and let supporters tap their card or phone. Fast, secure, and fee-free — so you can focus on what really matters: your mission.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Givebutter at 3.4 against Zeffy's 2.9. Givebutter also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 29%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Givebutter holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 122 and 49 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Givebutter's written reviews are positive against 29% of Zeffy's.
Givebutter ships an update every 11 days, Zeffy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Givebutter | Zeffy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (122 ratings) — better | 2.9 (49 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews — better | 29.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 122 — better | 49 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Givebutter, Inc. | Zeffy |
Customer experience
Givebutter
Zeffy
In-app purchases
Givebutter
No in-app purchases
Zeffy
No in-app purchases








