Charity Hive VS Snap! Raise
Charity Hive takes 2% on donations, 4% on events. Snap! Raise takes 20% on everything. Both charge fees — $2,000 vs $20,000 on every $100,000 raised.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Charity Hive VS Snap! Raise
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Charity Hive and Snap! Raise if you're a nonprofit
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Charity Hive and Snap! Raise take a cut of every donation, Zeffy doesn't
Charity Hive charges 2-4% per transaction plus card fees. Snap! Raise takes 20% of everything raised. Zeffy is 100% free, so your supporters' full gifts reach your mission instead of paying platform costs.
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Run your entire fundraising operation from one platform, not three
Charity Hive requires separate tools for auctions and in-person giving. Snap! Raise only handles peer-to-peer campaigns. Zeffy includes donations, events, donor management, email, and payment processing in one place.
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Launch campaigns in minutes without onboarding calls or setup fees
Charity Hive requires paid upgrades for custom branding. Snap! Raise needs onboarding calls and campaign setup. Zeffy works out of the box, so you can create your first form and start fundraising today.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to Charity Hive and Snap! Raise?
Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees, monthly costs, or transaction fees. Charity Hive takes 2-4% plus processing fees, while Snap! Raise takes 20% of everything you raise. That means more of every donation goes directly to your mission instead of platform costs.
Can I run all my fundraising activities in one place with Zeffy?
Yes. Zeffy includes donations, events, auctions, raffles, memberships, and donor management in one platform. Unlike competitors that require separate tools or focus only on specific campaigns, you get everything you need without juggling multiple logins.
How quickly can I start fundraising with Zeffy?
You can start today. Create donation forms, set up events, and launch campaigns in minutes without onboarding calls or setup fees. Just sign up, customize your forms with your branding, and share them with your community.
Can I accept different payment types with Zeffy compared to Charity Hive and Snap! Raise?
Yes. Zeffy accepts credit cards, ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay with zero fees. Both Charity Hive and Snap! Raise only accept credit cards, limiting how donors can give and missing opportunities for larger gifts through bank transfers.
Do I need to pay extra for custom branding and donor management features?
No. Zeffy includes custom branding, donor management, and tax receipts free from day one. Charity Hive requires paid plans for custom branding, while Snap! Raise lacks proper donor management tools entirely.
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Built for small teams with big missions.
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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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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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