Bonterra VS Keela
Bonterra and Keela both offer donor management tools, but they come with monthly fees that add up quickly. Zeffy gives you donor tracking, email marketing, and donation forms with zero fees — so you can focus your budget on your mission, not software costs.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over Bonterra and Keela if you're a nonprofit
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{Bonterra charges 3% platform fees plus card fees, while Keela takes $79 monthly plus 2.9% per transaction. Zeffy charges zero fees, so every dollar goes to your mission.}
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{Bonterra and Keela offer tiered support based on your plan level. Zeffy provides unlimited support to every organization, regardless of size or donation volume.}
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy's donor management compare to Bonterra and Keela's pricing?
Bonterra charges 3% platform fees plus card processing costs, while Keela costs $79/month plus 2.9% transaction fees. Zeffy provides complete donor management at zero cost, helping you track donors, send communications, and build relationships without monthly fees eating into your budget.
Why is Zeffy better for small nonprofits managing donors than traditional CRM tools?
Unlike complex donor management systems that require training and dedicated staff, Zeffy combines simple donor tracking with fundraising tools you actually need. You get donor profiles, communication history, and giving analytics alongside donation forms and events in one easy platform.
Why choose Zeffy over Bonterra for donor management?
Zeffy offers 100% free donor management with no monthly fees or transaction costs. Unlike Bonterra's 3% platform fees plus card processing fees, you keep every dollar donated while getting powerful CRM tools that are simple to use.
How does Zeffy compare to Keela for small nonprofit budgets?
Keela charges $79/month plus 2.9% transaction fees, which quickly adds up. Zeffy provides the same donor tracking and communication tools at zero cost, with donors having the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
Can Zeffy handle all our fundraising needs unlike other donor management tools?
Yes. While Bonterra and Keela focus mainly on donor data, Zeffy combines donor management with free donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, and online stores. Everything you need in one free platform.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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Zeffy was built for nonprofits like yours
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.
Masey, Loose Ends.
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