Donorfy VS Kindful
Donorfy and Kindful help you track donors and manage relationships, but they charge monthly fees that add up over time. Zeffy gives you donor management plus donation forms, event ticketing, and email tools — all with zero fees so every dollar stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over Donorfy and Kindful if you're a nonprofit
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{Why choose Zeffy over Donorfy and Kindful if you're a nonprofit}
{Skip the monthly fees and processing costs that eat into your donations while getting all the donor management tools you need}
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{Keep 100% of your donations}
{Donorfy and Kindful charge monthly fees plus processing costs on every gift. Zeffy charges zero fees, so more of your donations stay with your mission.}
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{Get donor management without the learning curve}
{Donorfy and Kindful require separate tools for events and fundraising. Zeffy combines donor management with built-in ticketing, raffles, and auctions.}
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{Access real support when you need it}
{Donorfy limits support by plan tier and Kindful charges extra for advanced features. Zeffy provides unlimited support and training at no cost.}
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy's donor management compare to platforms like Donorfy and Kindful?
Zeffy tracks donors, gifts, and campaigns without monthly subscriptions or transaction fees. While Donorfy and Kindful charge monthly fees plus processing costs, Zeffy gives you complete donor management at zero cost.
Why pay monthly fees when Zeffy offers donor management for free?
Donorfy and Kindful charge monthly fees starting at $119 plus transaction costs on every donation. Zeffy provides the same donor tracking and campaign tools with no monthly fees or processing charges.
Why choose Zeffy over donor management platforms like Donorfy and Kindful?
Zeffy gives you everything you need without the monthly fees. While Donorfy and Kindful charge monthly subscriptions plus transaction fees, Zeffy offers complete fundraising tools at zero cost to your nonprofit.
How does Zeffy's payment processing compare to donor management systems?
Unlike Donorfy and Kindful that require third-party payment processors with extra fees, Zeffy handles all payments directly. You get built-in credit card, ACH, and digital wallet processing with no transaction costs.
Can Zeffy replace my donor management platform for fundraising events?
Yes. While donor management platforms like Donorfy and Kindful lack event tools, Zeffy includes ticketing, auctions, raffles, and peer-to-peer campaigns. You get complete event fundraising without monthly fees or integrations.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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.
ZERO-FEE
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.
plug-and-play
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.
mobile-first
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.
50,000+ 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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