Civi CRM VS Clear View CRM
CiviCRM and ClearView CRM help you track donors and manage relationships, but both charge fees that reduce your fundraising impact. Zeffy gives you donor management, donation forms, event ticketing, and email tools — all with zero fees so every dollar raised stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Civi CRM VS Clear View CRM
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Why choose Zeffy over CiviCRM and ClearView CRM if you're a nonprofit
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Why choose Zeffy over CiviCRM and ClearView CRM if you're a nonprofit
Keep 100% of donations while getting better donor tools than CiviCRM or ClearView CRM
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Keep 100% of donations instead of paying monthly fees
CiviCRM and ClearView CRM charge monthly fees plus card processing costs. Zeffy charges zero fees, so more money goes directly to your mission.
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Get all fundraising tools in one place, not just donor tracking
CiviCRM and ClearView CRM only manage donor data. Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, raffles, and peer-to-peer campaigns in one platform.
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Start fundraising today without technical setup or training
CiviCRM requires technical expertise and ClearView CRM needs extensive training. Zeffy works right out of the box with live chat support when you need help.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Zeffy over CiviCRM for donor management?
Zeffy offers zero fees on donations while CiviCRM charges monthly fees plus 2.9% transaction costs. You get built-in payment processing, donation forms, and donor tracking without technical setup or ongoing maintenance headaches.
How does Zeffy compare to ClearView CRM for small nonprofits?
ClearView CRM costs $500+ monthly plus card fees, while Zeffy is completely free. You get donation processing, donor management, and fundraising tools in one platform instead of juggling separate systems and manual processes.
Can Zeffy handle everything CiviCRM does without the complexity?
Yes. Zeffy provides donor management, online donations, event ticketing, raffles, and peer-to-peer fundraising in one easy platform. No technical expertise needed, no monthly fees, and no transaction costs eating into your donations.
What makes Zeffy different from donor management systems like CiviCRM and ClearView CRM?
Zeffy combines donor management with built-in payment processing at zero cost. While CiviCRM and ClearView CRM focus only on tracking donors, you still need separate payment systems and pay monthly fees plus transaction costs.
Why do nonprofits switch from CiviCRM or ClearView CRM to Zeffy?
Nonprofits switch because Zeffy eliminates the complexity and costs. No technical setup like CiviCRM requires, no $500+ monthly fees like ClearView CRM charges, and no transaction fees eating into donations.
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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