Donorbox VS Instaraise
Donorbox shows their 2.95% fee upfront. InstaRaise hides pricing completely — some users report losing up to 20% per donation to undisclosed fees.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Donorbox VS Instaraise
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Donorbox and Instaraise if you're a nonprofit
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Donorbox and Instaraise charge fees on every raffle ticket sold
Donorbox takes 2.95% per ticket plus processing fees. Instaraise hides their pricing but users report losing up to 20%. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your 50/50 draw or basket raffle raises money for your mission instead of paying platform costs.
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Your supporters deserve to know exactly where their money goes
Donorbox asks donors to cover fees at checkout. Instaraise doesn't publish their costs upfront. Zeffy never charges your nonprofit or your supporters, so ticket sales stay simple and transparent.
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Launch your raffle in minutes, not days
Donorbox locks raffle tools behind paid plans. Instaraise requires upgrades for custom branding. Zeffy gives you raffle campaigns, compliance tracking, and winner selection from day one, completely free.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run all my fundraising campaigns without worrying about hidden fees?
Yes. Zeffy is completely transparent with zero fees ever. While other platforms hide their costs or take unpredictable percentages, you know exactly what you keep with Zeffy: 100% of every donation, ticket sale, and payment.
Will I get dedicated nonprofit support when I need help most?
Absolutely. Zeffy offers live chat, email, and phone support from people who understand nonprofits. Unlike platforms built for corporate fundraising, our team responds quickly during peak giving seasons when you need help most.
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to other all-in-one platforms?
Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees, monthly costs, or hidden charges. While Donorbox takes 2.95% per donation plus processing fees, and Instaraise may take up to 20% according to user reports, you keep every dollar raised with Zeffy.
Can I get 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 from day one. Other platforms lock these features behind paid plans or require separate tools to get the same capabilities.
Will I get the support I need when launching campaigns?
Zeffy offers unlimited live chat, email, and phone support with real people who understand nonprofits. Unlike platforms built for corporate fundraising, our team knows the unique challenges small nonprofits face and responds 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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