Comparison

Givebutter vs Zeffy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Givebutter4 screens
Zeffy4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Givebutter versus Zeffy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGivebutterZeffy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (122 ratings) — better2.9 (49 ratings)
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews — better29.2% of reviews
Number of ratings122 — better49
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGivebutter, Inc.Zeffy

Customer experience

Givebutter

All ratings122 ratings
Positive58.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative50.0%

Zeffy

All ratings49 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral8.2%
Negative49.0%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Givebutter

No in-app purchases

None

Zeffy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Givebutter free?
Givebutter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zeffy free?
Zeffy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Givebutter or Zeffy?
Givebutter is rated higher. Givebutter averages 3.4 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Zeffy averages 2.9 from 49 ratings.
Do Givebutter or Zeffy have ads?
Neither Givebutter nor Zeffy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Givebutter or Zeffy?
Givebutter ships an update every 11 days, and Zeffy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Givebutter was updated on September 23, 2026 and Zeffy on September 22, 2026.

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