Donorbox VS PayBee
Donorbox charges 2.95% on every donation plus processing fees. PayBee charges 2% plus processing fees. Both platforms take cuts from your fundraising — compare which fees cost your nonprofit less.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over Donorbox and PayBee if you're a nonprofit
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Donorbox and PayBee take a cut of every donation — Zeffy doesn't
Donorbox charges 2.95% per donation, PayBee takes 2%, and both add processing fees on top. Zeffy covers all costs so you keep 100% of what supporters give.
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Your donors give to your mission, not to cover platform costs
Donorbox asks donors to calculate fees at checkout, and PayBee's costs add up fast. Zeffy never charges your nonprofit or your supporters, so giving feels simple and transparent.
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Launch your first campaign today without setup fees or paywalls
Donorbox locks peer-to-peer behind paid plans, and PayBee charges $599 upfront for event tools. Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, raffles, auctions, and CRM right away with zero fees.
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, while PayBee charges 2% plus processing costs and $599 for event features. On $10,000 raised, you'd lose hundreds to fees with other platforms but keep everything with Zeffy.
Can I access all fundraising tools without upgrading to paid plans?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donations, events, auctions, raffles, CRM, and email campaigns right away. Other all-in-one platforms lock key features behind paid plans or charge setup fees. With Zeffy, you get everything free from day one.
Do I need to ask donors to cover platform 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 at checkout.
Can I run events and auctions without paying upfront fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes ticketing, auctions, check-in, and payment processing for all events at zero cost. PayBee charges $599 upfront for in-person events, while Donorbox requires paid plans for event features. With Zeffy, you can host your gala or fundraiser without any setup fees.
Will I get the same level of support without paying monthly fees?
Yes. Zeffy provides unlimited email, live chat, and phone support to all users at no cost. Other all-in-one platforms reserve priority support for paid plans or charge extra for phone help. With Zeffy, you get real people helping you succeed without any fees.
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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
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