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Get Connected vs Zeffy

Get Connected logo

Get Connected

Nonprofit & Fundraising

Volunteer management and community engagement

From
On request
Rated
-
Zeffy logo

Zeffy

Nonprofit & Fundraising

100% free fundraising platform for nonprofits

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Zeffy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Get Connected covers Volunteer database, Zeffy covers Donation forms.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Get Connected and Zeffy actually diverge.

Attributes where Get Connected and Zeffy differ
AttributeGet ConnectedZeffy
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
Founded20082019

Identical on both: platforms (Web, IOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Nonprofit & Fundraising).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Get Connected

  • Volunteer database
  • Scheduling
  • Communication tools
  • Impact tracking
  • Reporting
  • Google Calendar
  • Email

Only in Zeffy

  • Donation forms
  • Event ticketing
  • Membership management
  • Peer-to-peer fundraising
  • Recurring donations
  • Mailchimp
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Both cover

  • Zapier
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Get Connected

  • Business operationsnot Zeffy
  • Productivitynot Zeffy
  • Automationnot Zeffy

Zeffy

No use cases recorded yet. See the Zeffy review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Get Connected

Nothing recorded yet. See the Get Connected review.

Zeffy

  • 100% free for nonprofits with no platform or transaction fees; the vendor is funded instead by an optional donor contribution added at checkout that is never required, so nonprofits keep 100% of what they raise

Pricing, plan by plan

Get Connected

On request
  • Essential$80/month
    • Volunteer database
    • Scheduling
  • Advanced$160/month
    • Custom reports
    • Mobile app
    • Advanced features

Zeffy

Free
  • Free ForeverFree
    • Unlimited donations
    • Ticketing
    • Memberships

Which should you pick?

Choose Get Connected if

  • You need volunteer database.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want scheduling.

Choose Zeffy if

  • You need donation forms.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want event ticketing.

Questions people ask

Is Get Connected or Zeffy better?
Neither clearly leads. Get Connected starts at On request and Zeffy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Get Connected or Zeffy?
Zeffy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Get Connected and Free for Zeffy.
Does Get Connected or Zeffy run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, IOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Zeffy for free?
Yes. Zeffy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Get Connected starts at On request.
What is Get Connected best used for?
Get Connected is most often used for business operations, productivity, automation. Of those, business operations and productivity are not what Zeffy is typically brought in for.
What can Get Connected do that Zeffy cannot?
Get Connected covers Volunteer database, Scheduling, Communication tools, Impact tracking. Zeffy covers Donation forms, Event ticketing, Membership management, Peer-to-peer fundraising. Both handle Zapier, Web support, IOS support, Android support.

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