ActiveCampaign VS Mailchimp
ActiveCampaign and Mailchimp help you send emails, but they charge monthly fees that eat into your fundraising budget. Zeffy gives you email tools plus donation forms, event ticketing, and donor management — all with zero fees so every dollar stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
ActiveCampaign VS Mailchimp
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over ActiveCampaign and Mailchimp if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your newsletter donations
ActiveCampaign and Mailchimp charge monthly fees plus card processing costs. Zeffy processes donations at zero cost, so your email campaigns raise money instead of paying platform bills.
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Skip the monthly subscription trap
ActiveCampaign starts at $12/month, Mailchimp adds fees as your list grows. Zeffy gives you email templates, donor tracking, and campaign tools without monthly charges eating your budget.
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Get donor management that actually works
ActiveCampaign and Mailchimp focus on marketing automation, not donor relationships. Zeffy combines email outreach with donation processing and donor acknowledgments in one platform.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy's email marketing compare to ActiveCampaign and Mailchimp for growing nonprofits?
ActiveCampaign starts at $12/month and Mailchimp's costs escalate as your list grows - both charge more as you succeed. Zeffy provides professional email campaigns, donor segmentation, and automated newsletters completely free, so you can focus your budget on your mission instead of monthly software fees.
What happens when my nonprofit outgrows ActiveCampaign or Mailchimp's pricing tiers?
With ActiveCampaign and Mailchimp, success means higher bills - their pricing increases with your subscriber count. Zeffy grows with you at zero cost, offering unlimited contacts and campaigns. Plus, you get integrated donation processing and event management that email-only platforms can't provide.
Why choose Zeffy over ActiveCampaign or Mailchimp for nonprofit email campaigns?
While ActiveCampaign and Mailchimp charge monthly fees that grow with your list size, Zeffy offers email marketing completely free. You get professional newsletters, donor segmentation, and automated campaigns without paying $12+ monthly or worrying about escalating costs as your supporter base grows.
Can Zeffy handle both email marketing and donation processing unlike these email-only platforms?
Yes. ActiveCampaign and Mailchimp only handle emails - you'd need separate donation platforms plus integration headaches. Zeffy combines email marketing with donation processing, event ticketing, and donor management in one platform, all at zero cost to your organization.
How does Zeffy's support compare to ActiveCampaign and Mailchimp for small nonprofits?
ActiveCampaign and Mailchimp limit support based on your plan tier, often requiring paid upgrades for phone help. Zeffy provides unlimited support to all users regardless of organization size, with real humans who understand nonprofit challenges - not just email marketing.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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Built for small teams with big missions.
Zeffy is the fundraising platform that cuts out the fees, clears up your tech mess, and puts your cause first — so your team, even if you're a small team wearing many hats or a one-person show, can focus on what really matters.
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No platform fees. No processing fees. No catch. We know it sounds too good to be true, but it's not. Every penny goes straight to your mission, while competitors take 2-3% off every donation.
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Built for teams like yours — whether you're volunteer-led or have limited staff. Set up donation forms, sell tickets, and launch campaigns without needing a tech wizard. It's super easy, and you'll be up and running in minutes.
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From QR codes on flyers to Tap-to-Pay on a phone, Zeffy makes it easy to accept donations on the go. Mobile-optimized and offline-ready, so no donor slips through the cracks.
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Never lose a donor to volunteer transition.
Centralize supporter relationships, automate thank-you messages, and preserve institutional knowledge when board members rotate out.
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