Crowdchange VS Funraise
Crowdchange takes 6% plus processing fees on every donation. Funraise charges 5% platform fees. Both platforms cut into your fundraising — $5,000-$6,000 lost on every $100,000 raised.
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Crowdchange VS Funraise
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Crowdchange and Funraise if you're a nonprofit
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Crowdchange and Funraise take a cut of every donation — Zeffy doesn't
Crowdchange charges 6% plus card fees, and Funraise takes 5% plus monthly costs. Zeffy covers all fees so every dollar raised goes directly to your mission, not your platform.
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Your donors give 100%, so you should keep 100%
Crowdchange takes 6% and Funraise charges 5% on every gift. With Zeffy, your supporters' full contributions fund your work — no platform fees, no processing fees, no fine print.
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All-in-one fundraising without the all-in-one fees
Crowdchange and Funraise charge platform fees and lock features behind paid plans. Zeffy gives you donations, events, raffles, auctions, CRM, and support at zero cost from day one.
Frequently asked questions
Can I collect donations at events without extra hardware costs?
Yes. Zeffy's tap-to-pay app lets anyone on your team collect donations from their phone at no cost. Crowdchange and Funraise require separate hardware and third-party setups for in-person payments.
Will I lose money on large bank transfer donations?
No. Zeffy accepts ACH bank transfers with zero fees, so major gifts go 100% to your mission. Crowdchange doesn't offer bank transfers, while Funraise limits ACH to recurring donations only.
Can I run all my fundraising activities without paying platform fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes donations, events, raffles, auctions, and memberships at zero cost. Crowdchange charges 6% on every donation plus processing fees, while Funraise takes 5% and requires paid plans for full features.
Do I need to upgrade to paid plans to access key fundraising tools?
No. Zeffy gives you full access to donation forms, peer-to-peer campaigns, donor management, and email tools from day one. Both competitors lock essential features behind paid tiers.
What kind of support can I expect as a small nonprofit?
Zeffy offers free phone, chat, and email support for all nonprofits. Crowdchange provides limited corporate-focused help, while Funraise gates support behind $99/month plans.
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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.
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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.
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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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