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# Compare DONATION vs Zeffy

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> Detailed comparison between DONATION and Zeffy. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | DONATION | Zeffy |
| **Overall rating** | 4.9/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 245 | 473 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 99.00 | CAD 0.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | Documentation | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### DONATION

Small to mid-sized charities, churches and non-profits in the US or English-speaking countries. Typically for organizations with 1,000 donors or less, but can also cater to larger organizations.

### Zeffy

Zeffy is the only zero-fee fundraising platform for nonprofits. &#10;Best suited for small and medium nonprofit organizations. Serving over 100,000  nonprofits across North America.

## Key features

### DONATION

- Contribution Tracking
- Donation Tracking
- Donor Management
- Membership Management
- Pledge Management

### Zeffy

- API
- Activity Tracking
- Ad hoc Reporting
- CRM
- Campaign Planning
- Contribution Tracking
- Customisable Branding
- Customizable Reports
- Dashboard
- Donation Tracking
- Donor Management
- Email Management
- Event Ticketing
- For Nonprofits
- Membership Management
- Online Giving
- Personalization
- Pledge Management
- Receipt Management
- Social Media Integration

## Links

- [View DONATION Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/74930/donation)
- [View Zeffy Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/220131/zeffy)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/74930/220131/donation/vs/zeffy)

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