Donorbox VS Peoplesfundraising
Donorbox takes $295 from every $10,000 raised. Peoplesfundraising takes $175. Both charge fees while Zeffy gives you the same tools at zero cost.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Donorbox VS Peoplesfundraising
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Donorbox and Peoplesfundraising if you're a nonprofit
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Donorbox and Peoplesfundraising charge fees on every donation — Zeffy doesn't
Donorbox takes 2.95% per transaction and Peoplesfundraising charges 1.75–2.75%. Zeffy is 100% free, so every dollar your supporters give goes directly to your cause without platform cuts eating into your budget.
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Your donors give to your mission, not to cover platform costs
Donorbox asks donors to calculate and cover fees at checkout. Zeffy never charges your nonprofit or your supporters, so giving feels simple and transparent without awkward fee math or guilt.
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Launch campaigns in minutes with tools that work together, not against you
Donorbox locks peer-to-peer behind paid plans and Peoplesfundraising offers limited donor tools. Zeffy gives you donations, events, raffles, CRM, and email in one place from day one, so you can fundraise without juggling platforms or paying for upgrades.
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 like Donorbox charge 2.95% per donation plus processing fees, while Peoplesfundraising takes 1.75-2.75% per transaction. On $10,000 raised, you'd lose hundreds to fees with other platforms but keep everything with Zeffy.
Can I access all fundraising features without upgrading to a paid plan?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, auctions, memberships, CRM, and email tools right away. Other all-in-one platforms lock key features like peer-to-peer fundraising and advanced tools behind paid plans or charge extra fees.
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 at checkout like other platforms require.
What kind of support can I expect when I need help with my fundraising?
Zeffy offers unlimited email support, live chat, and phone support with real people who understand nonprofits. Most questions get answered within hours, not days. Other all-in-one platforms like Donorbox have 24-48 hour email response times and no phone support, while Peoplesfundraising offers unclear support with no dedicated nonprofit team.
Can I run multiple types of fundraising campaigns in one platform?
Yes. Zeffy includes donations, events, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, auctions, memberships, and online stores all in one place with zero fees. Other all-in-one platforms either charge extra fees for each activity type or require paid plans to unlock key features like auctions and raffles.
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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