Crowdchange VS RallyUp
Crowdchange takes 6% plus processing fees on every donation. RallyUp charges 2.9-6.9% depending on campaign type. Both platforms cost nonprofits thousands in fees that could fund your mission instead.
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Crowdchange VS RallyUp
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Why choose Zeffy over Crowdchange and RallyUp if you're a nonprofit
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Crowdchange and RallyUp charge up to 6.9% per campaign, Zeffy charges nothing
Crowdchange takes 6% plus card fees on every donation. RallyUp charges 2.9% to 6.9% depending on campaign type. Zeffy covers all costs so 100% of every gift reaches your mission.
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Run raffles, auctions, and events without paying for upgrades
Crowdchange locks raffles behind paid plans and offers no auctions. RallyUp requires upgrades for most tools. Zeffy gives you donations, events, raffles, auctions, and memberships from day one.
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Get help from fundraising experts who respond in under 6 hours
Crowdchange offers email-only support with unclear response times. RallyUp's phone hours are limited to business days. Zeffy's team includes nonprofit experts who answer in under 6 hours via chat, email, or phone.
Frequently asked questions
Can I manage donors and send emails without paying for separate tools?
Yes. Zeffy includes donor management, email campaigns, and contact tracking at no cost. While Crowdchange offers limited CRM features and RallyUp requires paid plans for advanced tools, Zeffy gives you everything in one place. Track giving history, send thank-you emails, and build donor relationships without juggling multiple platforms or paying extra fees.
Do I need different payment methods for different types of fundraising?
No. Zeffy accepts credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, ACH transfers, and in-person payments through our tap-to-pay app — all fee-free. Crowdchange only accepts cards online, and RallyUp limits ACH to recurring donations. With Zeffy, donors can give however they prefer, and you keep 100% regardless of payment method.
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. While Crowdchange takes 6% plus processing fees and RallyUp charges 2.9-6.9% per transaction, Zeffy keeps every dollar of your donations. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support Zeffy, but your organization always receives 100% of what they intended to give.
Can I run events and raffles without paying for premium upgrades?
Yes. Zeffy includes event ticketing, raffles, auctions, peer-to-peer campaigns, and memberships at no cost from day one. Other platforms lock these features behind paid tiers or charge platform fees on every transaction. With Zeffy, you get everything you need to run successful fundraisers without choosing between functionality and affordability.
Do I get real nonprofit support or just generic customer service?
Zeffy's support team includes fundraising experts who understand nonprofit work and respond in under 6 hours on average. Unlike platforms built for corporate clients, we offer free live chat, email, and phone support specifically designed for small nonprofits. You get answers that actually help you reach your fundraising goals faster.
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