Donorbox VS Salsa Labs
Donorbox charges 2.95% on every donation. Salsa Labs charges $349/month plus 2.9% fees. Both take money from your mission — $2,950 vs $4,188 on $10,000 raised.
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Donorbox VS Salsa Labs
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Why choose Zeffy over Donorbox and Salsa Labs if you're a nonprofit
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Donorbox and Salsa Labs charge fees on every raffle ticket sold
Donorbox takes 2.95% per ticket and Salsa Labs charges $349/month plus processing fees. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your 50/50 draw or basket raffle keeps 100% of ticket sales for your mission.
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Your raffle should raise money, not pay for software
Donorbox and Salsa Labs don't offer built-in raffle tools, so you're stuck patching together forms or paying for separate platforms. Zeffy gives you compliant raffle hosting, ticket tracking, and winner selection in one place with no fees.
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Launch your raffle in minutes and keep every dollar raised
Donorbox locks features behind paid plans and Salsa Labs requires onboarding calls. Zeffy works right away — set ticket limits, track sales, and run your raffle today without upgrades or training.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to Donorbox and Salsa Labs?
Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees or monthly costs. Donorbox charges 2.95% per donation plus processing fees. Salsa Labs charges $349/month plus 2.9% processing fees. On $10,000 raised, you'd lose $295 to Donorbox and over $4,000 annually to Salsa Labs.
Can I get all fundraising tools without paying monthly fees or upgrading?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions, raffles, CRM, and email tools right away. Both Donorbox and Salsa Labs lock key features behind paid plans starting at $150-349/month.
Do I need to ask donors to cover fees or worry about complex pricing?
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. No fee calculations, no monthly bills, no surprises.
Can I run events and sell tickets without paying platform fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes event ticketing, check-in tools, and attendee management with zero fees. Donorbox requires paid plans for ticketing features, and Salsa Labs charges $349/month plus processing fees for event tools.
What happens when I need help during busy fundraising seasons?
Zeffy offers live chat, email, and phone support year-round with no extra cost. Donorbox slows down during peak seasons with 24-48 hour email waits. Salsa Labs requires paid plans for priority support.
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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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