Crowdchange VS Raise 365
Crowdchange charges 6% plus processing fees. Raise 365 charges 5% plus 2.9% plus $0.30 per donation. Both platforms take significant cuts from your fundraising — $600-800 on every $10,000 raised going to software instead of your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Crowdchange VS Raise 365
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Crowdchange and Raise 365 if you're a nonprofit
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Crowdchange and Raise 365 take 6-8% off every donation you raise
Crowdchange charges 6% plus card fees, Raise 365 takes 5% plus processing costs. Zeffy covers all fees so your $1,000 raffle stays at $1,000, no cuts, no math.
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Your donors give 100%, you should keep 100%
Crowdchange and Raise 365 skim nearly $80 off every $1,000 raised. Zeffy charges zero fees so your community's full gift goes directly to your mission.
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All your fundraising tools in one place, without the platform fees
Crowdchange and Raise 365 lock raffles, ticketing, and donor tools behind paid plans. Zeffy gives you donations, events, CRM, and email for free from day one.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to other all-in-one fundraising platforms?
Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees, monthly charges, or hidden costs. Other all-in-one platforms like Crowdchange charge 6% plus processing fees, while Raise 365 takes 5% plus card fees on every donation. With Zeffy, donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep the platform free for nonprofits.
Can I run events and raffles without paying upgrade fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes event ticketing, raffles, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns at no cost. Other platforms lock these features behind paid tiers or charge extra for advanced options. You get everything you need from day one, fee-free.
Do I need technical skills to set up my fundraising campaigns?
No. Zeffy is built for busy nonprofit teams, not tech experts. Most organizations launch their first campaign the same day they sign up. Unlike platforms with technical issues and confusing interfaces, Zeffy works smoothly from the start.
Can I accept all payment types without paying extra fees?
Yes. Zeffy accepts credit cards, ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay with zero fees. Other all-in-one platforms limit payment options or charge extra for digital wallets and bank transfers.
Will I get real support when I need help?
Absolutely. Zeffy provides free live chat, email, and phone support from real people who understand nonprofits. Other platforms offer unclear response times or generic corporate support that doesn't address nonprofit needs.
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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.
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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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