Donorbox VS Frontstream
Donorbox takes 2.95% from every donation. FrontStream charges $75/month plus 2.9% fees. Both platforms cost nonprofits thousands — $2,950 on every $100,000 raised.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Donorbox VS Frontstream
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Donorbox and Frontstream if you're a nonprofit
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Donorbox and Frontstream charge fees on every donation — Zeffy doesn't
Donorbox takes 2.95% per donation and Frontstream charges $75/month plus 2.9% per transaction. Zeffy is 100% free, so you keep everything your supporters give and never pay a subscription.
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Your donors give to your mission, not to cover platform costs
Donorbox asks donors to cover fees at checkout and Frontstream does the same 50% of the time. Zeffy never charges your donors or your nonprofit, so giving feels simple and trustworthy.
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Launch campaigns in minutes without monthly bills or paywalls
Donorbox locks peer-to-peer and advanced features behind paid plans starting at $150/month, and Frontstream requires enterprise contracts for full access. Zeffy gives you donations, events, raffles, memberships, and a full CRM upfront with zero fees and zero paywalls.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to all-in-one fundraising platforms?
Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees or monthly costs. Donorbox charges 2.95% per donation plus processing fees. Frontstream charges $75/month plus 2.9% per transaction. On $10,000 raised, you'd lose $295 to Donorbox or $900+ to Frontstream 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, raffles, auctions, and CRM tools right away. Other platforms lock key features behind paid plans starting at $75-150/month or require third-party integrations for basic tools like raffles and online stores.
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.
Can I run multiple fundraising campaigns without paying per-campaign fees?
Yes. With Zeffy, you can run unlimited donation campaigns, events, raffles, and peer-to-peer fundraisers with zero fees per campaign. Other all-in-one platforms charge monthly fees starting at $75-150 plus transaction fees for each campaign you launch.
What happens when I need help during my biggest fundraising events?
You get free, unlimited support from real people who understand nonprofits. Other platforms slow down during peak seasons or reserve priority help for paid plans, but Zeffy offers live chat, email, and phone support year-round.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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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SUCCESS STORIES
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