Donorbox VS AudienceView
Donorbox charges 2.95% on every donation plus processing fees. AudienceView hides pricing behind sales calls. Compare transparent fundraising platforms built for nonprofits.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Donorbox VS AudienceView
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Donorbox and AudienceView if you're a nonprofit
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Donorbox and AudienceView charge fees on every donation — Zeffy doesn't
Donorbox takes 2.95% per transaction and AudienceView hides pricing behind custom quotes. Zeffy charges zero fees, so 100% of every donation goes straight to your work.
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Your donors give to your mission, not to cover platform costs
Donorbox asks donors to calculate fees at checkout and AudienceView adds per-ticket charges. Zeffy never charges your supporters or your nonprofit, so giving feels simple and trustworthy.
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Launch your first campaign today, not after a sales call
Donorbox locks features behind paid plans and AudienceView requires implementation calls. Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, raffles, auctions, and CRM tools right away — no upgrades, no training sessions.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run a successful fundraising event without paying platform fees?
Yes. Zeffy gives you event ticketing, auctions, and donor management with zero fees. Donorbox charges 2.95% on every ticket sale, and AudienceView requires custom pricing that cuts into your event revenue.
Will I get support that understands nonprofit fundraising challenges?
Zeffy offers live chat, email, and phone support from people who understand nonprofits. AudienceView focuses on box office operations, while Donorbox provides slower email-only support during busy giving seasons.
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to other all-in-one fundraising platforms?
Zeffy is 100% free with zero platform fees or monthly costs. Donorbox charges 2.95% per donation plus processing fees. AudienceView requires custom pricing with per-ticket fees. On $10,000 raised, you keep everything with Zeffy.
Can I get all fundraising tools without paying for enterprise plans or add-ons?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, auctions, raffles, and donor management right away. Other platforms lock key features behind paid plans or require enterprise contracts for full access.
Do I need technical expertise to set up campaigns and events on Zeffy?
No technical skills needed. Create donation forms, event pages, and campaigns in minutes without implementation calls or training sessions. Zeffy's designed for small teams to launch fundraising quickly.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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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