Donorbox VS OneCause
Donorbox charges 2.95% on every donation. OneCause takes 5% plus setup fees starting at $500. Both platforms eat into your fundraising — $2,950 vs $5,000 lost on every $100,000 raised.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Donorbox VS OneCause
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Donorbox and OneCause if you're a nonprofit
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Donorbox and OneCause charge fees before you raise a dollar
Donorbox takes 2.95% per donation and OneCause charges $2,995 upfront plus 5% platform fees. Zeffy is 100% free so every dollar raised goes directly to your mission.
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Your donors deserve simple giving, not fee calculations
Donorbox asks donors to cover fees at checkout and OneCause adds processing costs on top of platform charges. Zeffy never charges your nonprofit or your supporters — giving stays clear and trustworthy.
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Launch your first campaign today, not after training and upgrades
Donorbox locks features behind paid plans and OneCause requires annual contracts and staff training. Zeffy gives you donations, events, memberships, and CRM right away so you can start fundraising in minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to all-in-one fundraising platforms?
Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees, monthly costs, or setup charges. Donorbox takes 2.95% per donation plus processing fees. OneCause charges 5% platform fees plus $2,995+ annually. On $10,000 raised, you keep everything with Zeffy.
Can I get all fundraising tools without paying for premium plans?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donations, events, peer-to-peer, auctions, raffles, and donor management right away. Donorbox locks key features behind $150/month plans. OneCause requires annual packages starting at $2,995 for full access.
Do I need to ask donors to cover fees or calculate costs at checkout?
No. Zeffy never charges your nonprofit or donors. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform, but giving stays simple without fee calculations or awkward checkout requests.
How does Zeffy handle all fundraising activities without charging fees?
Zeffy covers all platform and processing fees so you keep 100% of donations, ticket sales, and membership dues. Unlike all-in-one platforms that charge 3-5% plus monthly fees, we're funded by voluntary contributions from donors who choose to support our mission.
Can I switch from my current all-in-one platform to Zeffy easily?
Yes. You own your donor data and can export it from any platform. Zeffy makes importing contacts and donation history simple, so you can start fundraising immediately without losing relationships or starting over.
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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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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.
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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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