Act Blue VS Anedot

ActBlue and Anedot help you collect donations online, but they charge processing fees that reduce what reaches your mission. Zeffy gives you donation forms, donor management, and email tools with zero fees — so you keep 100% of every donation while building stronger donor relationships.

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Act Blue VS Anedot

Act Blue VS Anedot: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Donations Platforms Features

Simple Online Donation Forms

One-Time Giving Option

Recurring/Monthly Donations

Suggested Levels & Custom Donation Amounts

Custom Forms Builder

Donate button / Donation Link

Mobile‑Friendly Donation Experience

Embeddable donation forms

Apple Pay / Google Pay / Digital Wallets

Secure Payment Processing

Pricing

4%.

card fees per gift

N/A.

No pricing information available

Processing fees

3.95%.

per contribution (standard); 3.7% + $0.23 per transaction for groups with Stripe merchant accounts

3.3% + $0.30.

for 501(c)(3) orgs; ACH/bank draft: 0.3% + $0.30; Bitcoin: 1.0%. Standard: Credit/debit cards, ACH/bank draft, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal: 4.0% + $0.30; Bitcoin: 1.0%

Platform fees

$0.

No platform fees; ActBlue is free to use, though they ask donors for optional tips

$0.

no platform fees

Monthly fees

$0.

No monthly fees, no setup fees, no maintenance fees

$0/month.

no contracts, no hidden fees, no setup fees, no integration fees

Value for money

2.1.

4.7.

Features

2.1/5.

Steep learning curve. Designed for political campaigns, not nonprofits. Requires external tools for most features.

4.7/5.

Easier to use than competitors. Still needs add-ons for ticketing, auctions, and email. Better for straightforward giving.

Donations

ActBlue focuses on political donations with built-in compliance tools, but charges 3.95% + $0.15 per transaction

Anedot processes donations with a 2.9% + $0.30 fee per transaction, plus additional costs for premium features and integrations.

Ticketing

No event ticketing capabilities - ActBlue is designed specifically for political fundraising, not events

Anedot doesn't offer event ticketing features. You'd need additional ticketing software to sell event tickets.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Limited peer-to-peer options focused on political campaigns, not general nonprofit fundraising

Anedot offers peer-to-peer fundraising tools, but charges additional fees on top of their standard transaction costs.

Auctions

No auction functionality - ActBlue doesn't support auction-style fundraising events

Anedot doesn't offer auction functionality. You'd need separate auction software and manual processes to track bids and payments.

Raffles

No raffle management features - platform is limited to direct political contributions only

Anedot doesn't support raffle functionality. You'd need separate raffle software and manual payment processing.

Online store

No e-commerce or merchandise selling capabilities - strictly a political donation platform

Anedot doesn't provide e-commerce capabilities. You'd need third-party solutions to sell merchandise or products online.

Memberships

ActBlue doesn't offer membership management features. You'll need separate software to track member renewals, benefits, and communications.

Anedot doesn't offer built-in membership management tools. You'd need to integrate with separate membership software or handle renewals manually.

Donor Management/CRM

Basic donor data collection only. Limited contact management and no relationship tracking features for ongoing donor stewardship.

Basic donor profiles and giving history tracking. Limited segmentation options and no advanced relationship management features for major gift prospects.

Emails & Newsletter

No built-in email marketing tools. You'll need to export donor data and use separate email software for newsletters and follow-ups.

No native email marketing features. You'll need to export donor data and use third-party email tools like Mailchimp for newsletters and follow-ups.

Payment Processing

Processes donations with 3.95% + $0.15 per transaction fees. Designed primarily for political campaigns, not nonprofits.

Processes donations with a 2.9% + $0.30 fee per transaction, plus additional costs for premium features and integrations.

Payment methods

Credit cards and digital wallets only

No tap-to-pay for in-person events

Credit Card Payments

Supported - Processes credit card donations for campaigns and nonprofits

Yes - Accepts all major credit and debit cards

Apple Pay & Google Pay

Supported - Offers digital wallet payment options for donors

Yes - Digital wallet payments supported

ACH / Bank Transfers

Not supported - ActBlue focuses on credit card processing for political campaigns

Yes - Bank transfers available for recurring donations

Tap to Pay App

Not supported - ActBlue is web-based without mobile point-of-sale features

No - Mobile card reader required for in-person payments

Customer Support

2.1/5.

4.7/5.

Unlimited Support

ActBlue support is available but may have limitations based on account type

Anedot does not offer unlimited support - assistance is limited by plan tier and business hours

Phone Support / Office Hours

ActBlue offers phone support during business hours for registered organizations

Anedot provides phone support during standard business hours for higher-tier plan subscribers

Webinars

ActBlue offers occasional training sessions and product updates for organizations

Anedot provides occasional training webinars and educational sessions for platform users

Help Center

ActBlue maintains a help center with articles and guides for common questions

Anedot maintains a help center with articles, guides, and FAQs for self-service support

ActBlue provides email support with response times varying by issue complexity

Anedot offers email support during business hours with response times varying by plan level

Nonprofit-Focused Support Team

Phone and email support during business hours with help center resources for Democratic campaigns

Support access varies by plan tier with phone help limited to higher-paying subscribers

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Why Zeffy over ActBlue and Anedot?

Why choose Zeffy over ActBlue and Anedot if you're a nonprofit

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Keep 100% of your donations

ActBlue and Anedot take 3-4% in fees from every donation. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your supporters' gifts go directly to your mission.

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Get everything you need in one place

ActBlue and Anedot focus on donations only. Zeffy includes raffles, auctions, ticketing, memberships, and donor management in one platform.

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Receive support that actually helps

ActBlue and Anedot limit support by plan tier and business hours. Zeffy provides unlimited email support for all users.

Frequently asked questions

Why should nonprofits choose Zeffy over ActBlue or Anedot for donations?

Zeffy charges zero fees on donations, while ActBlue takes 4% per gift and Anedot charges 2.9% + $0.30. That means 100% of every donation goes directly to your cause instead of paying platform fees.

How does Zeffy's support compare to ActBlue and Anedot?

Zeffy provides unlimited email and chat support to all users at no cost. Unlike Anedot, which limits phone support to higher-paying subscribers, or ActBlue's varying response times, we're here when you need us.

Can Zeffy handle more than just donations like ActBlue and Anedot?

Yes! While ActBlue only handles political donations and Anedot requires separate software for events, Zeffy offers donations, event ticketing, raffles, auctions, and online stores all in one platform with zero fees.

How much money will my nonprofit save by switching from ActBlue or Anedot to Zeffy?

With Zeffy's zero-fee model, you keep 100% of donations. If you raise $10,000, ActBlue takes $400 in fees and Anedot takes $320. That's money that could fund programs instead of platform costs.

Does Zeffy offer the same payment options as ActBlue and Anedot?

Yes, and more. Zeffy accepts all major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH bank transfers. Unlike ActBlue which lacks ACH payments, we give donors flexible ways to give at zero cost to you.

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