Donorbox VS CauseVox
Donorbox takes 2.95% from every donation. CauseVox charges $250/month plus fees. Both platforms cost nonprofits thousands — $2,950 on every $100,000 raised with Donorbox, plus monthly bills with CauseVox.
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Donorbox VS CauseVox
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Why choose Zeffy over Donorbox and CauseVox if you're a nonprofit
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Donorbox and CauseVox charge fees that add up fast
Donorbox takes 2.95% per donation and CauseVox charges $250/month for full features. Zeffy gives you donations, events, raffles, CRM, and more at zero cost, so you keep 100% of what supporters give.
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Your donors deserve simple giving, not fee calculations
Donorbox asks donors to cover fees at checkout and CauseVox limits payment options to cards only. Zeffy accepts credit cards, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and in-person payments without charging your nonprofit or your donors a cent.
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Get every tool you need without paying monthly fees
Donorbox locks peer-to-peer and advanced features behind paid plans and CauseVox requires $95/month to access full donor tools. Zeffy includes everything from day one, so you can launch campaigns, sell tickets, and manage donors without upgrades or paywalls.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run multiple fundraising activities without switching platforms?
Yes. Zeffy includes donations, events, raffles, auctions, and online stores in one platform. Donorbox and CauseVox require separate tools or paid upgrades for many activities, creating extra costs and complexity.
Will I get help when I need it most during busy fundraising seasons?
Absolutely. Zeffy offers live chat, email, and phone support year-round. Donorbox has 24-48 hour email delays during peak seasons. CauseVox limits support based on your plan tier.
How much does Zeffy cost compared to all-in-one fundraising platforms?
Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees, monthly costs, or hidden charges. Donorbox takes 2.95% per donation plus processing fees. CauseVox charges monthly fees starting at $95 plus processing fees. With Zeffy, you keep every dollar raised.
Can I access all fundraising tools without upgrading to paid plans?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, auctions, and CRM tools from day one. Other platforms lock key features behind paid plans or charge extra for tools like event ticketing and donor management.
Do I need to ask donors to cover fees or worry about monthly bills?
No. Zeffy never charges your nonprofit or donors. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform, but giving stays simple. No fee calculations, no monthly subscriptions, no surprises.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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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