Clickbid VS Donorbox
ClickBid charges $895 upfront plus 3.5% on every bid. Donorbox takes 2.95% per donation. Both platforms cost nonprofits thousands — $2,950 on every $10,000 raised with Donorbox, plus ClickBid's annual fee.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Clickbid VS Donorbox
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Clickbid and Donorbox if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of what you raise, not 97% or less
Clickbid charges $895 upfront plus 3.5% per bid. Donorbox takes 2.95% of every donation. Zeffy is 100% free, so your supporters' contributions go directly to your mission.
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Run campaigns year-round, not just at event time
Clickbid is built for galas. Donorbox locks key tools behind paid plans. Zeffy gives you donations, memberships, raffles, ticketing, and CRM without upgrades or annual fees.
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Launch in minutes without training or paywalls
Clickbid requires training webinars and auction setup. Donorbox gates features until you pay. Zeffy works right away — create your first form and start raising funds today.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to Clickbid and Donorbox?
Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees or monthly costs. Clickbid charges $895 per year plus 3.5% on every transaction. Donorbox takes 2.95% per donation plus processing fees. On $10,000 raised, you'd lose $1,245 to Clickbid or $295 to Donorbox but keep everything with Zeffy.
Can I run all my fundraising campaigns without upgrading to paid plans?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donations, auctions, raffles, ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management right away. Clickbid requires $895 upfront for basic features. Donorbox locks peer-to-peer and event tools behind paid plans starting at $150/month.
Do I need to ask my donors to cover fees at checkout?
No. Zeffy never charges your nonprofit or your donors. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform, but giving stays simple and transparent without fee calculations at checkout.
Can I run auctions without paying upfront fees or transaction costs?
Yes. Zeffy offers mobile bidding, item management, and payment collection for auctions with zero fees. Clickbid charges $895 upfront plus 3.5% on every bid. Donorbox doesn't support auctions at all, so you'd need separate platforms and manual integration.
What happens when I need help during busy fundraising seasons?
Zeffy provides live chat, email, and phone support year-round with real people who understand nonprofits. Clickbid's support slows down during auction season when you need it most. Donorbox offers email-only help with 24-48 hour delays during peak giving times.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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.
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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