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Depends. Buy Funraise if you're a growing nonprofit that wants CRM, donation forms, and events in one platform — G2 users rate it 4.4/5. Skip it if you're tiny: the 5% platform fee on its free plan erodes small donations, and zero-fee rivals exist.
Medium. Based on 80+ public sources
$0 + 5% platform fee
Free
medium
Free plan's 5% platform fee plus processing; donors cover fees only if they opt in
medium
Zeffy claims Funraise costs ~$910/year vs its $0 — model your donation volume first
medium
Lowest fee terms appear tied to processing through Funraise Payments
low
Three pricing editions exist, but paid pricing requires talking to sales
Value for money: 3/5
Rating
$0 + 5% platform fee
Starting price
9
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$0 + 5% platform fee
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No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed; PCI Level 1 compliant with a published security program and WAF against carding fraud.
Users on G2, Capterra, and Reddit generally praise the UI and support, while competitor comparisons flag the 5% fee as the main drawback.
Compare Funraise with each alternative.
100% free, zero platform fees — better for small nonprofits
Funraise vs ZeffyFree fundraising platform; Funraise's closest rival
Funraise vs GivebutterSimple donation forms for small orgs
Funraise vs DonorboxNonprofit CRM frequently listed as a Funraise alternative
Funraise vs Neon OneBased on 80+ public sources
Free entry, 5% fee bites: solid all-in-one fundraising CRM for growing nonprofits; tiny charities should try Zeffy.
Based on 80+ public sources
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