Donorbox VS Ludus Ticketing
Donorbox charges 2.95% on donations plus processing fees. Ludus takes 5% + $0.75 per ticket. Both platforms charge fees — $2,950 vs $5,750 on $100,000 raised.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Donorbox VS Ludus Ticketing
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Donorbox and Ludus Ticketing if you're a nonprofit
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Donorbox and Ludus charge fees on every gift — Zeffy doesn't
Donorbox takes 2.95% per donation and Ludus charges 5% + $0.75 per ticket. Zeffy covers all fees, so 100% of every donation and ticket sale goes to your cause.
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Your supporters give to your mission, not to cover platform costs
Donorbox asks donors to calculate fees at checkout and Ludus passes costs to ticket buyers. Zeffy never charges your supporters, so giving feels simple and trustworthy.
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Get ticketing, donations, and donor tools in one place without the fees
Donorbox locks peer-to-peer behind paid plans and Ludus is built for theaters, not nonprofits. Zeffy gives you donor management, email tools, and year-round fundraising upfront with zero fees.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to other all-in-one fundraising platforms?
Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees or monthly costs. Other all-in-one platforms charge 2.95-5% per transaction plus processing fees. On $10,000 raised, you'd lose $295-$500 to fees but keep everything with Zeffy.
Can I access all fundraising features without upgrading to a paid plan?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donation forms, peer-to-peer campaigns, event ticketing, raffles, auctions, and CRM tools right away. Other platforms lock key features behind paid plans or charge extra for add-ons.
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.
Can I run events and collect donations year-round without switching platforms?
Yes. Zeffy gives you ticketing, donations, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management in one place. Other platforms focus on either events or donations, forcing you to juggle multiple tools and pay separate fees.
Will my supporters have to pay extra fees when they donate or buy tickets?
No. Zeffy never charges your supporters. Other platforms pass 2.95-5% fees plus processing costs to donors at checkout, making giving more expensive and complicated for your community.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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