Donorbox VS Snowball Fundraising
Donorbox charges 2.95% on every donation. Snowball charges 2.5% plus $549 annually. Both platforms take thousands from your fundraising — $2,950 on $100,000 raised with Donorbox, $3,049 with Snowball.
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Donorbox VS Snowball Fundraising
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Donorbox and Snowball Fundraising if you're a nonprofit
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Donorbox and Snowball charge fees on every raffle ticket sold
Donorbox takes 2.95% per ticket, Snowball charges $549/year plus 2.5%. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your 50/50 draw or basket raffle keeps 100% for your mission.
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Your supporters deserve simple giving, not fee calculations
Donorbox asks donors to cover fees at checkout, Snowball buries costs in annual plans. Zeffy never charges your nonprofit or your supporters, so buying a raffle ticket feels trustworthy and straightforward.
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Launch your raffle in minutes, not after comparing paid plans
Donorbox locks raffles behind integrations, Snowball requires paid upgrades. Zeffy gives you compliant raffle tools, ticket tracking, and winner selection free from day one.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to all-in-one fundraising platforms?
Zeffy is 100% free with zero platform fees, monthly costs, or transaction fees. Donorbox charges 2.95% per donation plus processing fees. Snowball charges up to $549/year plus 2.5% transaction fees. On $10,000 raised, you'd lose $295+ to these platforms but keep everything with Zeffy.
Can I access all fundraising tools without upgrading to paid plans?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, auctions, raffles, peer-to-peer campaigns, and CRM tools from day one. Other platforms lock key features behind paid plans starting at $150-549/year, forcing you to choose between tools and budget.
What kind of support can I expect when I need help fast?
Zeffy offers unlimited email, live chat, and phone support with real nonprofit experts who respond in hours, not days. Other platforms limit you to email-only support with 24-48 hour wait times that get slower during peak giving seasons when you need help most.
Can I run my entire fundraising year without switching between different platforms?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donations, events, auctions, raffles, memberships, and email campaigns in one place with zero fees. Other all-in-one platforms charge hundreds per year and still lock key features behind paid upgrades.
Will I get stuck with slow support when I need help during busy fundraising seasons?
No. Zeffy's nonprofit experts respond within hours year-round, with free phone support and live chat. Other platforms slow down to 24-48 hours during peak seasons when you need help most.
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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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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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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.
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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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