Donorbox VS Snap Raise
Donorbox takes $2,950 from every $100,000 raised. Snap! Raise takes $20,000. Both charge fees while Zeffy gives you the same tools at zero cost.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Donorbox VS Snap Raise
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Donorbox and Snap! Raise if you're a nonprofit
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Donorbox and Snap! Raise take a cut of every dollar raised — Zeffy doesn't
Donorbox charges 2.95% per donation and Snap! Raise takes 20% of everything you raise. Zeffy charges zero fees, so 100% of every gift goes directly to your mission.
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Your donors give to your mission, not to cover platform fees
Donorbox asks donors to calculate fees at checkout and Snap! Raise quietly skims 20% off the top. Zeffy never charges your supporters or your nonprofit, so giving feels simple and trustworthy.
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Launch your first campaign today without onboarding calls or paywalls
Donorbox locks features behind paid plans and Snap! Raise requires campaign setup calls. Zeffy gives you donation forms, donor management, email tools, and event ticketing right away — no upgrades, no waiting.
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, monthly costs, or processing fees. Donorbox charges 2.95% per donation plus processing fees. Snap! Raise takes 20% of everything you raise. On $10,000 raised, you'd lose $295 to Donorbox or $2,000 to Snap! Raise, but keep everything with Zeffy.
Can I get all the fundraising tools I need without paying monthly fees or upgrading?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donation forms, peer-to-peer campaigns, event ticketing, auctions, raffles, donor management, and email tools right away. Other platforms lock key features behind paid plans or charge hefty platform fees to access their full toolkit.
Do I need to ask my donors to cover fees or do complicated fee math 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 or awkward checkout requests.
What happens when I need help setting up my fundraising campaigns?
Zeffy offers live chat, email, and phone support with real people who understand nonprofits. Get answers in hours, not days. Donorbox only offers email and chat with 24-48 hour wait times, while Snap! Raise focuses on school-specific support that may not fit your nonprofit's needs.
Can I accept different types of payments without extra fees or limitations?
Yes. Zeffy accepts credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, ACH bank transfers, and in-person payments through our tap-to-pay app — all with zero fees. Donorbox charges platform fees on all payments, and Snap! Raise only accepts credit cards with limited payment options.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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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SUCCESS STORIES
Zero-fee fundraising in action — nonprofit stories worth sharing.
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