Donorbox VS Eventgroove
Donorbox charges 2.95% on every donation. Eventgroove takes 7.5% on fundraising campaigns. Both platforms charge fees — $2,950 vs $7,500 lost on every $100,000 raised.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Donorbox VS Eventgroove
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Donorbox and Eventgroove if you're a nonprofit
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Donorbox and Eventgroove charge fees on every donation — Zeffy doesn't
Donorbox takes 2.95% per gift and Eventgroove charges up to 7.5% on fundraising campaigns. Zeffy is 100% free, so you keep everything your supporters give — no platform fees, no processing fees, no monthly charges.
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Your supporters give to your mission, not to cover platform costs
Donorbox asks donors to calculate fees at checkout and Eventgroove adds service charges to every ticket. Zeffy never charges your nonprofit or your donors, so giving stays simple and transparent.
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Launch campaigns in minutes with tools built for small nonprofit teams
Donorbox locks peer-to-peer and advanced features behind paid plans and Eventgroove requires setup across multiple tools. Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, raffles, auctions, and donor CRM right away — no upgrades, no paywalls, no training required.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run all my fundraising activities from one platform without extra fees?
Yes. Zeffy handles donations, events, auctions, raffles, memberships, and donor management in one place with zero fees. Other platforms charge separately for each activity or require expensive add-ons.
Will I get nonprofit-focused support when I need help with fundraising?
Absolutely. Zeffy's support team understands donor behavior and nonprofit fundraising. We offer live chat, email, and phone support from people who get your mission.
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to all-in-one fundraising platforms?
Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees, processing fees, or monthly costs. Donorbox charges 2.95% per donation plus processing fees. Eventgroove charges up to 7.5% in service fees. On $10,000 raised, you'd lose $295-$750 to these platforms but keep everything with Zeffy.
Can I access all fundraising tools without upgrading to paid plans?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions, raffles, and donor CRM right away. Other platforms lock key features behind paid plans or require third-party integrations that add complexity and costs.
Do I need to ask my donors to cover fees at checkout?
No. Zeffy never charges your nonprofit or your donors. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform, but giving stays simple and transparent without fee calculations at checkout.
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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.
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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