Anedot VS i Donate

Anedot and iDonate both offer donation tools for nonprofits, but they charge processing fees that reduce what reaches your mission. Zeffy provides the same donation capabilities — online giving forms, recurring donations, and donor management — with zero fees so you keep 100% of every donation.

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Anedot VS i Donate

Anedot VS i Donate: 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

3.3% + 30¢.

card fees per gift

N/A.

No pricing information available

Processing fees

3.3% + $0.30.

501(c)(3) and standard plan processing rates vary by payment method.

5.59% + $0.30.

for bank cards; higher Amex and ACH rates, with an alternative blended option.

Platform fees

$0.

No platform fees.

N/A.

4% platform fee per transaction (included in processing)

Monthly fees

$0/month.

No contracts, setup, integration, or hidden fees.

$99/month.

Starting price for Build plan; higher tiers available and some pricing not listed.

Value for money

4.7.

3.9.

Features

4.7/5.

Streamlined donations with peer-to-peer fundraising. Setup is straightforward, but you'll need separate tools for ticketing, auctions, and email.

3.9/5.

Basic donation processing with some complexity. Requires multiple integrations for ticketing, auctions, and membership management. Steeper learning curve.

Donations

Anedot offers donation processing with customizable forms and recurring giving options, but charges processing fees on every transaction

iDonate offers donation processing with customizable forms and recurring giving options, but charges processing fees on every transaction.

Ticketing

Anedot does not provide event ticketing capabilities - you'll need a separate platform for selling event tickets

iDonate doesn't provide event ticketing functionality. You'd need separate ticketing software to sell event tickets.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Anedot offers peer-to-peer fundraising tools with customizable campaign pages and social sharing features

iDonate offers peer-to-peer fundraising tools with customizable campaign pages, but charges fees on all donations raised.

Auctions

Anedot does not provide auction functionality - silent or live auctions require separate platforms

iDonate doesn't provide auction functionality. You'd need separate auction software to run silent or live auctions.

Raffles

Anedot lacks built-in raffle functionality - running raffles requires third-party tools or manual management

iDonate doesn't support raffle management. You'd need additional tools to run raffles and track ticket sales.

Online store

Anedot does not include e-commerce features for selling merchandise or products online

iDonate doesn't include e-commerce capabilities. You'd need separate online store software to sell merchandise or products.

Memberships

Anedot doesn't offer built-in membership management tools. You'll need to integrate with third-party platforms or manage memberships manually outside the system.

iDonate offers basic recurring donation setup for membership programs, but lacks dedicated membership management tools like member portals or automated renewal communications.

Donor Management/CRM

Basic donor profiles and giving history tracking. Limited segmentation options and reporting compared to dedicated CRM solutions for nonprofits.

Basic donor database with contact information and giving history. Limited segmentation options and no advanced donor engagement tracking or analytics.

Emails & Newsletter

No native email marketing features. You'll need to export donor data and use separate email tools like Mailchimp or Constant Contact for newsletters.

Limited email capabilities - sends basic donation receipts and thank you messages. No built-in newsletter tools or donor communication campaigns.

Payment Processing

Processes donations with standard credit card fees (2.9% + 30¢). Additional platform fees may apply depending on your plan and transaction volume.

Processes donations with standard credit card fees (2.9% + 30¢). Additional platform fees may apply depending on your plan and transaction volume.

Payment methods

Credit cards, digital wallets, and bank transfers

Credit cards, digital wallets, and bank transfers

Credit Card Payments

Yes - Processes all major credit cards with competitive rates

Yes - Accepts all major credit and debit cards

Apple Pay & Google Pay

Yes - Supports digital wallet payments including Apple Pay and Google Pay

Yes - Digital wallet payments supported

ACH / Bank Transfers

Yes - Accepts bank transfers and ACH payments for lower processing fees

Yes - Bank transfers available for recurring donations

Tap to Pay App

No - Does not offer a dedicated tap-to-pay mobile app for in-person donations

No - Mobile tap-to-pay functionality not available

Customer Support

4.7/5.

3.9/5.

Unlimited Support

Anedot limits support to business hours with response delays

iDonate provides limited support during business hours, not unlimited access

Phone Support / Office Hours

Anedot offers phone support during standard business hours only

iDonate offers phone support during standard business hours for account holders

Webinars

Anedot offers occasional training webinars for platform features

iDonate provides occasional training webinars and product demos for new users

Help Center

Anedot maintains a help center with articles and setup guides

iDonate maintains a help center with articles, FAQs, and setup guides for their platform

Anedot provides email support during business hours for all users

iDonate offers email support during business hours for technical issues and account questions

Nonprofit-Focused Support Team

Email and phone support during business hours with response delays

Phone and email support limited to business hours for account holders

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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Why Zeffy over Anedot and iDonate?

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

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Keep 100% of your donations

Anedot and iDonate charge 3.3% + 30¢ on every donation. Zeffy charges zero fees, so every dollar your supporters give goes directly to your mission.

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Get unlimited support when you need it

Anedot and iDonate limit support to business hours with response delays. Zeffy offers unlimited email and chat support whenever you need help.

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Run all your fundraising in one place

Anedot and iDonate only handle donations, forcing you to use multiple platforms. Zeffy includes donations, events, raffles, auctions, and memberships at no cost.

Frequently asked questions

Why should I choose Zeffy over Anedot or iDonate for my nonprofit's donations?

Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits - no platform fees, no monthly costs, no transaction fees. While Anedot charges 3.3% + 30¢ per donation and iDonate takes processing fees from every gift, Zeffy keeps your full donation amount. Donors can leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.

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

Zeffy provides unlimited support whenever you need it, not just during business hours. While Anedot and iDonate limit phone and email support to standard business hours, our team is available to help your nonprofit succeed around the clock at no extra cost.

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

Yes, Zeffy offers a complete fundraising suite including donations, event ticketing, auctions, raffles, memberships, and online stores - all at zero cost. Anedot and iDonate focus mainly on donations and require separate platforms for events, merchandise sales, and other fundraising activities.

How does Zeffy's pricing compare to Anedot and iDonate?

Zeffy is completely free for nonprofits - no monthly fees, no transaction costs, no hidden charges. Anedot takes 3.3% + 30¢ from every donation, while iDonate charges $99 monthly plus 4% per gift. With Zeffy, 100% of donations reach your mission.

What happens if I need help setting up my donation forms?

Zeffy provides unlimited support whenever you need it, including setup help and ongoing assistance. Unlike Anedot and iDonate who limit support to business hours, our team helps nonprofits succeed around the clock at no extra cost.

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Built for small teams with big missions.

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Keep 100% of every dollar.

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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Stop bouncing between MailChimp, Eventbrite, and all those spreadsheets. Now you can handle donations, ticket sales, memberships, raffles, and all your donor info in one spot.

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Get going, fast.

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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mobile-first

Fundraise from every device, anywhere.

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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No turnover

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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100,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at $0.

For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.

As a startup nonprofit with only two members, and no funding (yet) we’d need something with low (or no) fees. Zeffy was a dream come true.

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“We were incurring a ton of fees for our past fundraising platform and Zeffy has helped us receive so much more of our donations.”

Zeffy has been invaluable in helping me track our donors, sales, events, and revenue in one spot. The coolest thing about Zeffy is it really is free!

Everything about Zeffy suits us starting with (of course, NO fees) but also the ease of use and customer experience as well as their client support!!

Zeffy is very easy to use and ensures that every dollar quickly gets into our account.. A huge help to our work!

Zeffy is very simple, allows for a lot of customization and seamlessly integrates into our website. The fact that all of this is free is still wild to me.

We couldn't believe there was a free payment platform for our Girl Scout group. Zeffy took ZERO fees from us, which is huge when you run on very small amounts of money.

We were ready to sell tickets in less than 30 minutes. The reporting capabilities were better than some other paid-for sites.

Since using Zeffy, our conversion rate of donations has skyrocketed. It's an easy platform to use. Plus customer support has always been responsive and helpful!