Donorbox VS Subsplash
Donorbox charges 2.95% on every donation. Subsplash charges 2.99% + $0.30. Both platforms take hundreds from every $10,000 raised — money that could fund your mission instead.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Donorbox VS Subsplash
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Donorbox and Subsplash if you're a nonprofit
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Donorbox and Subsplash charge fees on every donation, Zeffy doesn't
Donorbox takes 2.95% per donation and Subsplash charges 2.99%. Zeffy is 100% free, so every dollar your supporters give goes straight to your work.
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Your donors give to your mission, not to cover platform costs
Donorbox and Subsplash ask donors to cover fees at checkout or take a cut from every gift. Zeffy never charges your nonprofit or your supporters, so giving feels simple and trustworthy.
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Launch your first campaign today without upgrades or paywalls
Donorbox locks peer-to-peer behind paid plans and Subsplash gates features by tier. Zeffy gives you donation forms, ticketing, auctions, raffles, and a full CRM upfront with zero fees.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to Donorbox and Subsplash?
Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees, processing fees, or monthly costs. Donorbox charges 2.95% per donation plus processing fees. Subsplash charges 2.99% per donation. On $10,000 raised, you'd lose $295-$299 to these platforms but keep everything with Zeffy.
Can I run events and auctions without paying for multiple tools?
Yes. Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, auctions, raffles, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor CRM in one platform. Donorbox and Subsplash lack auction tools entirely and require paid plans or third-party integrations for most fundraising features.
What kind of support can I expect when I need help?
Zeffy offers unlimited email, live chat, and phone support with real people who understand nonprofits. Donorbox provides email-only support with 24-48 hour wait times. Subsplash gates priority support behind higher-tier paid plans.
Can I switch from Donorbox or Subsplash without losing my donor data?
Yes. Zeffy makes it easy to import your donor data and start fundraising right away. You can move your contacts, donation history, and campaigns without disrupting your operations or losing relationships.
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.
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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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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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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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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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