Donorbox VS Open Collective
Donorbox takes 2.95% from every donation. Open Collective takes up to 10% in host fees. Both charge nonprofits — $2,950 vs $10,000 lost on every $100,000 raised.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Donorbox VS Open Collective
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Donorbox and Open Collective if you're a nonprofit
💸
Donorbox and Open Collective take a cut before you see a dollar
Donorbox charges 2.95% per donation. Open Collective takes 5-10% in host fees. Zeffy is 100% free, so every raffle ticket, event registration, and donation goes straight to your mission.
🤝
Your donors give to your mission, not a middleman
Donorbox asks donors to cover fees at checkout. Open Collective routes funds through fiscal hosts. Zeffy gives you direct payouts with zero platform fees, so giving feels simple and trustworthy.
🚀
Launch your first campaign today, not next month
Donorbox locks peer-to-peer and auctions behind paid plans. Open Collective requires fiscal host approval. Zeffy gives you raffles, ticketing, CRM, and email tools upfront, so you can fundraise in minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to all-in-one fundraising platforms?
Zeffy is 100% free with zero platform fees, processing fees, or monthly costs. Other all-in-one platforms charge 2.95-10% per donation plus processing fees. On $10,000 raised, you keep everything with Zeffy.
Can I access all fundraising tools without upgrading to paid plans?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donation forms, peer-to-peer campaigns, event ticketing, raffles, auctions, and donor CRM right away. Other platforms lock key features behind paid plans or require third-party integrations.
Do I need to ask donors to cover fees or work with fiscal hosts?
No. Zeffy never charges your nonprofit or donors, and funds go directly to your bank account. Donors can leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform, but giving stays simple and transparent.
Can I run events and auctions without paying extra fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes ticketing, auctions, and raffles at zero cost. Other all-in-one platforms either don't offer these tools or charge extra fees on top of their platform costs.
Will I get help when I need it during busy fundraising seasons?
Absolutely. Zeffy offers live chat, email, and phone support year-round. Other platforms slow down during peak giving seasons or limit support to paid plans only.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
Related content
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.
.webp)
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.
%20(1).webp){kind=avatar}
%20(1).webp)
.webp){kind=avatar}
.webp)
%20(1).webp)
.webp)
SUCCESS STORIES
Zero-fee fundraising in action — nonprofit stories worth sharing.
.webp)
