Beacon VS Clear View CRM
Beacon and ClearView CRM both offer donor management tools, but they charge fees that reduce your fundraising impact. Zeffy gives you donor tracking, donation forms, event ticketing, and automated follow-ups — all with zero fees so you keep 100% of every donation for your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Beacon VS Clear View CRM
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Why choose Zeffy over Beacon and ClearView CRM if you're a nonprofit
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Why choose Zeffy over Beacon and ClearView CRM if you're a nonprofit
Skip the monthly fees and transaction costs that drain your budget. Zeffy gives you complete donor management plus payment processing at zero cost.
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Beacon and ClearView CRM charge monthly fees plus transaction costs. Zeffy gives you everything at zero cost
Stop paying £30-500+ monthly fees plus card processing costs. Zeffy's donor management platform costs nothing, so you keep every dollar raised for your mission.
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Beacon and ClearView CRM require separate payment processors. Zeffy handles donations and donor data in one place
Skip the hassle of connecting Stripe or other payment processors to your CRM. Zeffy processes donations directly and updates donor records automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Zeffy over Beacon for donor management?
Zeffy combines donor management with zero-fee fundraising tools. While Beacon charges £30/month plus card fees, Zeffy offers free donor tracking, payment processing, and fundraising features with optional donor contributions covering costs.
How does Zeffy's donor management compare to ClearView CRM?
Unlike ClearView CRM's $500+ monthly fees plus transaction costs, Zeffy provides donor management alongside complete fundraising tools at zero cost. You get payment processing, event ticketing, and donor tracking without monthly subscriptions.
Can Zeffy handle both donor relationships and fundraising campaigns?
Yes, Zeffy offers integrated donor management with full fundraising capabilities including online donations, events, peer-to-peer campaigns, and membership management. Everything works together seamlessly without separate tools or fees.
What makes Zeffy different from traditional donor management systems?
Zeffy goes beyond basic donor tracking by combining CRM features with complete fundraising tools at zero cost. Unlike systems that only manage donor data, you get payment processing, event management, and campaign tools all in one platform.
How does Zeffy save nonprofits money compared to Beacon and ClearView CRM?
While Beacon costs £30/month plus card fees and ClearView CRM starts at $500+ monthly, Zeffy charges nothing. Donors can leave voluntary contributions to support the platform, keeping 100% of your fundraising dollars in your mission.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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focus on what matters
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.
ZERO-FEE
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.
ALL-IN-ONE PLatform
Ditch the tech mess.
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.
plug-and-play
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.
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.
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.
50,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at $0.
For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.
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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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