CharityEngine and Sumac offer donor management tools, but both charge monthly fees that add up over time. Zeffy gives you complete donor management, fundraising tools, and event ticketing with zero fees — so you keep 100% of every donation while building stronger donor relationships.
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Charity Engine VS Sumac


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Skip the monthly fees and payment charges that drain your budget. Zeffy gives you complete donor management at zero cost.
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CharityEngine costs $450+ monthly plus card fees, while Sumac charges $35+ monthly plus processing costs. Zeffy charges zero fees, so you keep 100% of donations for your mission.
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CharityEngine requires technical expertise for setup and database maintenance, while Sumac needs manual data entry for most fundraising activities. Zeffy works right out of the box.
Zeffy offers complete donor management with zero platform fees, while CharityEngine costs $450+ monthly plus processing fees and Sumac charges $35+ monthly plus separate payment processing costs. You keep 100% of donations with Zeffy.
Zeffy provides intuitive donor profiles, gift tracking, and automated receipts without monthly fees or complex setup. Unlike CharityEngine's technical requirements or Sumac's limited features, Zeffy works right out of the box.
Yes, Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, auctions, and online stores - all fee-free. CharityEngine and Sumac charge monthly fees plus processing costs for similar features.
Zeffy is completely free for donor management - no monthly fees, no processing costs. CharityEngine charges $450+ monthly plus card fees, while Sumac costs $35+ monthly plus separate payment processing. With Zeffy, donors can leave voluntary contributions to support the platform.
Zeffy includes built-in auctions, raffles, online stores, and peer-to-peer campaigns alongside donor tracking - all fee-free. CharityEngine lacks auction and raffle tools, while Sumac requires third-party integrations for most fundraising features beyond basic donor records.
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.
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.

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.
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.


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.
Centralize supporter relationships, automate thank-you messages, and preserve institutional knowledge when board members rotate out.

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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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