Enthuse VS OneCause
Enthuse charges 1.9% + 20p per transaction plus monthly fees up to £40. OneCause takes 5% platform fees plus $500 setup costs. Both charge thousands annually — small nonprofits lose money that should go to mission work.
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Enthuse VS OneCause
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Enthuse and OneCause if you're a nonprofit
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Enthuse and OneCause charge fees before you raise a dollar
Enthuse takes 1.9% + 20p per transaction plus up to £40/month. OneCause charges $2,995/year upfront plus 5% platform fees. Zeffy covers all costs so 100% of what you raise goes to your mission.
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Built for US nonprofits, not UK charity rules or enterprise budgets
Enthuse is designed for UK charities with UK-focused support and compliance. OneCause requires enterprise contracts for full access. Zeffy is built for small US nonprofits with tools, tax receipting, and support that work for your reality.
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Launch your first campaign today, not after months of setup
Enthuse locks features behind paid plans. OneCause requires training and setup fees to get started. Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, raffles, auctions, CRM, and email in one place — free to start, easy to use, ready in minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to Enthuse and OneCause?
Zeffy charges zero fees. No monthly subscription, no processing costs, no platform fees. Enthuse charges £19.99-£39.99/month plus 1.9% + 20p per transaction. OneCause takes 5% of funds raised plus 4.35% + $0.35 processing fees, with annual plans starting at $2,995. With Zeffy, 100% of what you raise stays with your organization.
Do I need to pay extra to access all fundraising tools?
No. Zeffy includes donations, ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, auctions, CRM, and email tools at no cost. Both Enthuse and OneCause lock key features behind paid plans, so you'll pay monthly or annual fees just to access the tools you need to fundraise effectively.
Can I get support when I need it without paying enterprise fees?
Yes. Zeffy provides free live chat, email, and phone support to all users. OneCause reserves priority support and phone access for enterprise customers paying thousands annually. Enthuse offers UK-focused support during UK hours, which can be challenging for US nonprofits.
Can I use Zeffy for both online and in-person fundraising?
Yes. Zeffy includes tap-to-pay for in-person donations, online forms, ACH bank transfers, and digital wallets — all fee-free. Enthuse lacks in-person tools and ACH options. OneCause limits in-person features to events only.
Will I lose features if I don't pay for premium plans?
Never. Zeffy gives you auctions, raffles, memberships, online stores, and full CRM access at zero cost. Enthuse requires paid plans for raffles and advanced features. OneCause locks most tools behind expensive annual contracts.
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