BetterWorld VS OneCause
BetterWorld asks donors to pay extra fees at checkout. OneCause takes 5% plus thousands in setup costs. Both charge for what Zeffy gives free.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
BetterWorld VS OneCause
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over BetterWorld and OneCause if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of raffle proceeds, not 95%
BetterWorld and OneCause both charge processing fees on every ticket sold. Zeffy covers all fees so your 50/50 draw or basket raffle raises money for your mission, not platform costs.
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Run your gala and your year-round fundraising in one place
OneCause is built for big events, BetterWorld locks raffles behind paid plans. Zeffy gives you donations, memberships, ticketing, auctions, and raffles in one place with zero fees, year-round.
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Your donors shouldn't need an account to give
BetterWorld requires donor accounts for bank transfers, OneCause requires setup for ACH payments. Zeffy accepts all payment types without logins, making it easier for supporters to give quickly from any device.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run all my fundraising campaigns without paying fees?
Yes. Zeffy covers all processing fees so you keep 100% of donations, ticket sales, and membership dues. BetterWorld and OneCause charge processing fees that donors see at checkout, plus platform fees that eat into your fundraising.
Do I need to upgrade to paid plans to access key fundraising tools?
No. Zeffy includes donations, ticketing, raffles, auctions, and stores at zero cost. BetterWorld locks these behind paid subscriptions, while OneCause requires annual plans starting at $2,995 for full features.
Will I get support when I need help with my campaigns?
Yes. Zeffy's nonprofit experts respond within 2-6 hours via live chat, email, and phone at no cost. BetterWorld's support isn't nonprofit-specific, and OneCause reserves priority support for enterprise customers only.
Why do BetterWorld and OneCause charge fees when they claim to be free?
Both platforms pass processing fees to your donors at checkout or take platform cuts from your fundraising. Zeffy covers all fees so donors give exactly what they intend, and you keep 100% without hidden costs.
Can I manage all my fundraising activities in one platform without paying extra?
Yes. Zeffy includes donations, events, memberships, raffles, auctions, and stores at zero cost. BetterWorld and OneCause lock key features behind paid plans or focus only on events, not year-round fundraising.
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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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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.
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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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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.
100,000+ 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.
Masey, Loose Ends.
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SUCCESS STORIES
Zero-fee fundraising in action — nonprofit stories worth sharing.
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