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Zeffy alternative

Zeffy alternative for groups that need operations, not only money-in

Compare Zeffy with Golbi for free fundraising forms versus a workspace with public pages, forms, household records, dues tracking, checklists, files, and events.

Search fit

Groups comparing a free, tip-funded fundraising tool with a workspace for running the whole organization.

What this page compares

A clear, honest look at Zeffy alternative, Zeffy vs Golbi, free fundraising software alternative — what fits your group, the real tradeoffs, and what's available today, not just a feature checklist.

Golbi angle

Golbi is the stronger fit when you need to run the group day to day, not only collect money in.

Comparison

How Golbi differs from Zeffy.

Core focus

For Zeffy, this usually means free fundraising: donation forms, ticketing, and memberships, funded by optional donor tips. For Golbi, it means public pages, forms, people and household records, dues tracking, checklists, files, and events for running the group.

Pricing

For Zeffy, this usually means 100% free with no platform or transaction fee, funded by optional donor tips, as published on august 1, 2026. For Golbi, it means a free tier plus flat subscription pricing with no platform percentage on top of standard processing.

Scope

For Zeffy, this usually means focused on money-in fundraising rather than ongoing operations. For Golbi, it means operations across activities: rosters, households, checklists, files, and private dues tracking.

Family and privacy

For Zeffy, this usually means general-purpose fundraising forms. For Golbi, it means household and minor records stay scoped and private by default.

Why Golbi

Reasons to consider Golbi.

You need to run the group day to day, not only collect donations.
You want rosters, households, checklists, files, and private dues tracking connected.
You want household and minor data kept private by default.
Decision guide

Pick the tool that matches the real job.

Choose Zeffy when

You only need free donation or fundraising forms and no ongoing operations.
Keeping every dollar of money-in fee-free matters more than connected records.
You are comfortable relying on optional donor tips to fund the tool.

Choose Golbi when

You need forms and payments tracking tied to people, dues, checklists, and events.
You want household and minor data kept private by default.
Your families do more than fundraise and you want one workspace across activities.
Product status

Clear claims matter more than aggressive claims.

Product status

What works now, what is planned, and what Golbi does not do.

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Public organization websites and pages
Public pages for teams, clubs, nonprofits, school programs, and community groups.
Early access
Structured website setup
Guided setup for groups that want templates instead of a blank website builder.
Early access
Forms and form inbox
Sign-up and interest forms that connect to your group records.
Early access
Form versions, exports, and response follow-up
Version history, CSV exports, response tracking, and reminders for missing answers.
Early access
People, families, and guardians
People records that can link children to parents or guardians.
Early access
Custom roles, labels, and permissions
Let each group define roles like coach, mentor, student, player, volunteer, or board member.
Early access
Membership dues list
Private admin tracking for payments, payment notes, reminders, and balances.
Early access
Requirements and uploads
Private checklists for training, signed forms, uploads, approvals, and renewals.
Early access

We only list what's actually live today. If something says Planned, it isn't ready yet. Restricted means no plan includes it — we turn it on for one organization at a time, by hand, after a conversation. We'd rather under-promise and get it right for your members.

Find the right fit for your group.

Start with the job you need handled this month — your members, your dues, your website — and grow from there. Free to start, no credit card.