Donorbox VS Raisely
Donorbox charges 2.95% per donation. Raisely charges 4% or $99/month. Both take money from your mission — $295 vs $400 on every $10,000 raised.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over Donorbox and Raisely if you're a nonprofit
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Raisely and Donorbox charge fees on every raffle ticket sold
Raisely takes 4% and Donorbox charges 2.95% on every ticket, plus card fees. Zeffy covers all costs so your 50/50 draw or basket raffle keeps 100% of proceeds for your mission.
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Your supporters already gave — they shouldn't have to cover platform fees too
Raisely and Donorbox ask donors to tip the platform or pay monthly fees to unlock tools. Zeffy never charges your nonprofit or your supporters — giving stays simple and transparent.
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Launch your raffle in minutes, not after a demo call or upgrade
Raisely requires a paid plan for full features and Donorbox locks peer-to-peer behind upgrades. Zeffy gives you raffles, ticketing, auctions, and CRM right away with free support from real people who understand nonprofits.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to Donorbox and Raisely?
Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees or monthly costs. Donorbox charges 2.95% per donation plus processing fees. Raisely charges 4% platform fees or $99/month for full features. On $10,000 raised, you'd lose $295 to Donorbox or $400 to Raisely but 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 CRM tools right away. Both Donorbox and Raisely lock key features behind paid plans starting at $150/month and $99/month respectively.
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.
Can I run events and peer-to-peer campaigns without paying monthly fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes event ticketing, peer-to-peer fundraising, and team campaigns at no cost. Donorbox charges $150/month for peer-to-peer features, while Raisely requires $99/month for full event tools.
Will I get the same support quality without paying for premium plans?
Absolutely. Zeffy provides live chat, email, and phone support to every user for free. Both Donorbox and Raisely reserve priority support for paid customers, leaving free users with slower response times.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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