Donorbox VS Funraise
Donorbox charges 2.95% per donation. Funraise charges 5% plus monthly fees. Both platforms take cuts from your mission — $2,950 vs $5,000 on every $100,000 raised.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Donorbox VS Funraise
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Donorbox and Funraise if you're a nonprofit
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Donorbox and Funraise charge fees on every donation — Zeffy doesn't
Donorbox takes 2.95% per gift and Funraise charges platform fees that add up fast. Zeffy covers all processing costs so 100% of every donation goes to your mission, not your tools.
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Run raffles, auctions, and events without losing a percentage
Donorbox and Funraise require third-party integrations or paid upgrades to run raffles and auctions. Zeffy includes raffle ticket sales, auction bidding, event ticketing, and donation forms in one place at zero cost.
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Get full-featured fundraising tools without monthly costs or paywalls
Donorbox locks peer-to-peer behind paid plans starting at $150/month and Funraise gates features by tier. Zeffy gives you donations, CRM, email, ticketing, and peer-to-peer campaigns right away with no upgrades required.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run events and fundraisers without juggling multiple platforms?
Yes. Zeffy includes ticketing, raffles, auctions, and online stores in one platform at zero cost. Donorbox and Funraise require third-party integrations for raffles and auctions, creating extra setup work and often additional fees.
Will I get stuck waiting for help during busy fundraising seasons?
No. Zeffy provides unlimited support with real people who respond within hours, not days. Donorbox has 24-48 hour email delays during peak seasons, while Funraise reserves priority support for enterprise customers only.
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to all-in-one fundraising platforms?
Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees, monthly costs, or processing fees. Donorbox charges 2.95% per donation plus processing fees, while Funraise takes 5% plus card fees. On $10,000 raised, you'd lose $295-500 to competitors but keep everything with Zeffy.
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 immediately at no cost. Other platforms lock key features behind paid plans starting at $99-150/month or require third-party integrations.
What kind of support can I expect when I need help quickly?
Zeffy offers unlimited email, live chat, and phone support with real people who understand nonprofits. Other platforms limit support by plan tier, charge for priority help, or have 24-48 hour response times during peak giving seasons.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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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