Ecwid VS Big Commerce
Ecwid and BigCommerce help you build online stores, but their monthly fees and transaction costs add up fast. Zeffy gives you everything you need to sell merchandise, event tickets, and accept donations — all with zero fees so every dollar goes directly to your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Ecwid VS Big Commerce
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Ecwid and BigCommerce if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your fundraising proceeds
Ecwid and BigCommerce charge monthly fees plus transaction costs on every donation. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your raffle tickets, auction bids, and donations go directly to your mission.
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Get nonprofit-specific tools, not generic ecommerce features
Ecwid and BigCommerce require workarounds for auctions, raffles, and donor management. Zeffy provides purpose-built fundraising tools that work right out of the box.
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Access real support when you need it most
Ecwid and BigCommerce limit support by plan tier and business hours. Zeffy offers unlimited email support and live help center access for every nonprofit, every day.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Zeffy over eCommerce platforms like Ecwid and BigCommerce for nonprofit fundraising?
Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits, not general eCommerce. While Ecwid charges $5/month plus 2.9% fees and BigCommerce starts at $39/month plus transaction fees, Zeffy is completely free. You keep 100% of donations with optional donor contributions covering our costs.
Can eCommerce platforms handle nonprofit-specific fundraising like auctions and peer-to-peer campaigns?
No. Ecwid and BigCommerce lack auction tools, peer-to-peer fundraising, and donor management features nonprofits need. They're designed for selling products, not raising funds. Zeffy includes all these fundraising tools at no cost to your organization.
How do the costs compare between Zeffy and eCommerce platforms for nonprofit fundraising?
ECommerce platforms drain your fundraising budget with monthly fees and transaction costs. A nonprofit raising $10,000 would pay $329+ annually to Ecwid or $468+ to BigCommerce. Zeffy costs your organization nothing, letting you invest every dollar in your mission.
How do eCommerce platforms like Ecwid and BigCommerce handle nonprofit donor management and relationships?
They don't. Ecwid and BigCommerce only track basic customer purchase data, not donor relationships or giving history. Zeffy includes built-in donor management with giving histories, automated thank-you emails, and relationship tracking designed for nonprofits.
Why do nonprofits struggle with eCommerce platforms for their fundraising needs?
ECommerce platforms are built for selling products, not raising funds. They lack auction tools, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management while charging monthly fees plus transaction costs that drain your budget. Zeffy is purpose-built for nonprofit fundraising at zero cost.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
Zeffy was built for nonprofits like yours
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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