DonorPerfect Starts at $99 a Month. Salesforce Is $60 Per User. Zeffy Is $0.

DonorPerfect and Salesforce both offer donor management tools, but they come with monthly fees and transaction costs that add up quickly. Zeffy gives you donor tracking, automated receipts, and campaign management with zero fees — so you can focus on building relationships instead of managing budgets.

Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits

Salesforce

DonorPerfect VS Salesforce

DonorPerfect VS Salesforce: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Donor Management CRM Features

Easy Donor Database

Donation History & Notes per Donor

Donor Tags / Segments

Built-in Donation Tracking (No Integrations Needed)

Emailing to Donors (Receipts, Thank yous, Newsletters)

Smart Filters (Search by Donation, Campaign, Date...)

Export Donor Data Anytime

Offline Donations Tracking

Pre-filled donation forms

Pricing

$99/month.

plus card fees per gift

$60/user/month.

plus card fees

Processing fees

N/A.

Processing fees apply; rates not publicly listed

N/A.

No pricing information available

Platform fees

$0.

No setup, annual, PCI compliance, or cancellation fees

N/A.

No separate platform fees - pricing is included in the per-user monthly subscription costs. Power of Us Program provides 10 free licenses to eligible nonprofits. Experience Cloud for Nonprofits: Customer Community $0.50/login/month or $1.25/member/month; Customer Community Plus $1.50/login/month or $3.75/member/month; Partner Community $2.50/login/month or $6.25/member/month

Monthly fees

$99/month.

Starting price for the Core plan; Plus and Pro tiers are quote-based

$60/user/month.

Enterprise Edition starting price; other editions and add-ons priced per user per month, billed annually

Value for money

4.5.

4.0.

Features

4.5/5.

Nonprofit-focused CRM with built-in donation tools. Minimal setup, ready to use quickly.

4.0/5.

Powerful CRM requiring technical expertise. Needs add-ons and custom setup for nonprofit features.

Donations

DonorPerfect handles online donations with basic payment processing and donor data tracking for your CRM database.

Salesforce requires the Nonprofit Cloud add-on for donation processing, which adds significant cost and complexity to your donor management setup.

Ticketing

No event ticketing features - you'll need separate software to sell tickets and manage event registration.

Salesforce doesn't include event ticketing. You'd need separate ticketing software and custom integrations to sync attendee data with your CRM.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Limited peer-to-peer fundraising with basic campaign setup, but lacks modern social sharing and engagement tools.

Salesforce offers peer-to-peer fundraising through Nonprofit Cloud, but it requires technical setup and ongoing management of complex workflows.

Auctions

No auction capabilities - you'll need additional software to run silent or live auctions for your fundraising events.

Salesforce doesn't offer auction functionality. You'd need third-party auction software and complex integrations to track bidders and donations.

Raffles

Available through DonorPerfect's online forms where gaming laws allow; requires manual winner selection and separate compliance tracking.

Salesforce doesn't support raffle functionality. You'd need third-party raffle software and manual data entry to track participants and winners.

Online store

Available through the Givecloud add-on, with separate integration setup and additional costs.

Salesforce doesn't include e-commerce functionality. You'd need separate store software like Commerce Cloud, adding cost and integration challenges.

Memberships

DonorPerfect offers basic membership tracking with renewal reminders and member communication tools, but requires manual setup for complex membership tiers.

Salesforce requires custom development and third-party apps to handle membership management, making it complex and costly for small nonprofits.

Donor Management/CRM

Comprehensive donor database with gift tracking, reporting, and relationship management tools designed specifically for nonprofits.

Powerful CRM with extensive customization options, but requires technical expertise and ongoing maintenance that most small nonprofits lack.

Emails & Newsletter

Includes email marketing tools with templates and donor segmentation, but limited customization options and additional costs for advanced features.

Email marketing requires additional Salesforce licenses or third-party integrations like Mailchimp, adding complexity and costs.

Payment Processing

Processes donations through integrated payment gateways; processing fees apply and rates are not publicly listed, plus monthly software costs.

Processes donations through integrated payment gateways with transaction fees ranging from 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction, plus monthly software costs.

Payment methods

Credit cards and digital wallets through integrations, with fees

Credit cards and digital wallets need third-party setup

Credit Card Payments

Limited support - Processes payments through integrations but charges transaction fees

Supported with limitations - Requires Salesforce Payments or third-party integrations like Stripe, with additional fees

Apple Pay & Google Pay

Available through the Givecloud integration (add-on setup): Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal

Supported with integrations - Available through third-party payment processors, but requires additional configuration

ACH / Bank Transfers

Not directly supported — DonorPerfect processes card and digital-wallet payments through integrations

Not supported - Salesforce requires third-party payment processors and additional setup for ACH transactions

Tap to Pay App

No phone tap-to-pay; in-person payments available through the DPMobile app with a card reader (hardware and transaction fees apply)

Not supported - Salesforce focuses on CRM functionality, not point-of-sale payment processing

Customer Support

4.5/5.

4.0/5.

Unlimited Support

DonorPerfect offers tiered support based on subscription level

Salesforce support is tiered by plan level - higher tiers get priority support, not unlimited for all users

Phone Support / Office Hours

DonorPerfect provides phone support during standard business hours

Salesforce offers phone support during standard business hours, varies by subscription tier

Webinars

DonorPerfect offers regular training webinars and educational sessions

Salesforce offers Trailhead learning platform with webinars and training sessions for nonprofit users

Help Center

DonorPerfect maintains a comprehensive knowledge base and help center

Salesforce maintains extensive documentation and help resources through Trailhead and support portal

DonorPerfect provides live chat support during business hours

Salesforce provides live chat support through their customer success platform during business hours

Nonprofit-Focused Support Team

Support access depends on plan — priority help for top-tier users with nonprofit-focused training

Support tiered by plan level — enterprise features built for large organizations, not small teams

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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Why Zeffy over DonorPerfect and Salesforce?

Why choose Zeffy over DonorPerfect and Salesforce if you're a nonprofit

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Keep 100% of donations instead of paying monthly fees

DonorPerfect charges $99/month plus card fees, and Salesforce costs $60/user/month plus transaction costs. Zeffy charges zero fees, so every dollar donated goes to your mission.

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Run fundraising events without needing multiple platforms

DonorPerfect and Salesforce require separate software for auctions and ticketing. Zeffy includes everything you need to run successful fundraising events in one place.

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Get donor management that actually works for small teams

DonorPerfect and Salesforce are built for large organizations with IT teams. Zeffy gives you donor stewardship tools that work right away, without complex setup or training.

Frequently asked questions

Why choose Zeffy over DonorPerfect for donor management?

Zeffy offers 100% free donor management with no monthly fees or transaction costs. Unlike DonorPerfect's $99/month plus card processing fees, Zeffy lets you keep every dollar donated while providing complete CRM tools, automated receipts, and donor tracking.

How does Zeffy compare to Salesforce for small nonprofits?

Zeffy eliminates Salesforce's $60/user/month costs and complex setup requirements. You get donor management, payment processing, and fundraising tools in one simple platform with zero fees, while Salesforce requires expensive add-ons and technical expertise.

Can Zeffy handle all my fundraising needs without extra costs?

Yes, Zeffy includes donation processing, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, and donor management at zero cost. Unlike competitors that charge monthly fees plus transaction costs, Zeffy covers everything your nonprofit needs to raise funds effectively.

What's the real cost difference between Zeffy and donor management platforms?

DonorPerfect costs $99/month plus card processing fees, while Salesforce charges $60/user/month plus card fees. Zeffy costs $0 with no monthly fees or transaction costs. Donors can leave voluntary contributions to support our platform.

Why do nonprofits switch from DonorPerfect and Salesforce to Zeffy?

Nonprofits switch because Zeffy combines donor management, payment processing, and fundraising tools in one free platform. No setup complexity, no monthly bills, and no transaction fees eating into donations.

How does DonorPerfect pricing compare to Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud?

DonorPerfect publishes fundraising suites starting at $99 a month, quoted to your organization. Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud Enterprise is $60 per user per month, billed annually, and Salesforce states its Nonprofit Cloud editions require an annual contract. Eligible nonprofits get 10 licenses at no cost through the Power of Us Program. So DonorPerfect's floor applies from your first user, while Salesforce's license cost only begins once you pass ten people who need access. Neither published figure includes what you pay to collect the donations themselves. Zeffy has no monthly floor and no per-user cost.

Which one can actually collect donations out of the box?

DonorPerfect handles payments through its own ecosystem: an online store and Apple Pay and Google Pay come through its Givecloud add-on, and in-person card payments through the DPMobile app with a reader. Salesforce is further away from it: payment processing is not on the Nonprofit Cloud Enterprise feature list at all, so a separate fundraising tool is required. Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing and in-person payments without an add-on.

Do DonorPerfect and Salesforce require a contract?

Salesforce states that its Nonprofit Cloud editions require an annual contract. DonorPerfect prices by quote, so the commitment is set in the quote rather than published on the pricing page. Zeffy has no contract.

Why choose Zeffy over DonorPerfect for donor management?

How does Zeffy compare to Salesforce for small nonprofits?

Can Zeffy handle all my fundraising needs without extra costs?

What's the real cost difference between Zeffy and donor management platforms?

Why do nonprofits switch from DonorPerfect and Salesforce to Zeffy?

How does DonorPerfect pricing compare to Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud?

Which one can actually collect donations out of the box?

Do DonorPerfect and Salesforce require a contract?

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Built for small teams with big missions.

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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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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.

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100,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at $0.

For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.

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.

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“We were incurring a ton of fees for our past fundraising platform and Zeffy has helped us receive so much more of our donations.”

Zeffy has been invaluable in helping me track our donors, sales, events, and revenue in one spot. The coolest thing about Zeffy is it really is free!

Everything about Zeffy suits us starting with (of course, NO fees) but also the ease of use and customer experience as well as their client support!!

Zeffy is very easy to use and ensures that every dollar quickly gets into our account.. A huge help to our work!

Zeffy is very simple, allows for a lot of customization and seamlessly integrates into our website. The fact that all of this is free is still wild to me.

We couldn't believe there was a free payment platform for our Girl Scout group. Zeffy took ZERO fees from us, which is huge when you run on very small amounts of money.

We were ready to sell tickets in less than 30 minutes. The reporting capabilities were better than some other paid-for sites.

Since using Zeffy, our conversion rate of donations has skyrocketed. It's an easy platform to use. Plus customer support has always been responsive and helpful!