Donorbox VS ToucanTech
Donorbox takes 2.95% from every donation. ToucanTech charges $8,000 annually before you raise a dollar. Both cost nonprofits thousands — Zeffy gives you the same tools for $0.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Donorbox VS ToucanTech
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Donorbox and ToucanTech if you're a nonprofit
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Donorbox and ToucanTech charge fees before you fundraise
Donorbox takes 2.95% per donation plus processing fees. ToucanTech requires $8,000+ annual contracts. Zeffy charges zero fees, so 100% of every gift goes to your mission.
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Your donors deserve simple giving, not fee calculations
Donorbox asks donors to cover fees at checkout. ToucanTech limits payment options to credit cards only. Zeffy accepts cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, ACH, and tap-to-pay with zero fees for anyone.
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Launch your first campaign today, not next quarter
Donorbox locks peer-to-peer and advanced tools behind paid plans. ToucanTech requires sales calls and complex setup. Zeffy gives you donation forms, ticketing, raffles, auctions, CRM, and email in under 30 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to all-in-one fundraising platforms?
Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees, processing fees, or monthly costs. Donorbox charges 2.95% per donation plus processing fees. ToucanTech starts at $8,000 annually plus card fees. With Zeffy, you keep every dollar your supporters give.
Can I access all fundraising tools without paying for premium plans?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, auctions, and donor CRM right away. Other platforms lock key features behind paid plans or require expensive annual contracts to access full functionality.
What kind of support can I expect when I need help with fundraising?
Zeffy offers unlimited email support, live chat, and phone support with real people who understand nonprofits. Other platforms reserve priority help for paid plans or enterprise customers, leaving smaller nonprofits with slower response times.
Why do all-in-one fundraising platforms charge so much for basic features?
Most platforms charge fees because they need to cover costs and make profit. Zeffy works differently. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform, so we never charge nonprofits. This means you get all fundraising tools without choosing between features and fees.
Can I switch from my current all-in-one platform to Zeffy without losing data?
Yes. Zeffy makes switching simple with data import tools and free migration support. Export your donor lists, donation history, and contact information from your current platform and import them into Zeffy. No contracts mean you can start today.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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.
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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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