Eventbrite VS Donorbox
Eventbrite takes $6,600 + fees on every $100,000 raised. Donorbox takes $2,950. Both charge nonprofits — while Zeffy gives you ticketing, donations, and CRM free.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Eventbrite VS Donorbox
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Eventbrite and Donorbox if you're a nonprofit
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Eventbrite and Donorbox charge fees on every ticket and donation
Eventbrite takes 6.6% + $1.79 per ticket, and Donorbox charges 2.95% per donation. Zeffy is 100% free, so your gala, walk-a-thon, or community event raises more for your mission.
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Keep 100% of raffle proceeds without platform costs
Eventbrite and Donorbox don't support raffles or 50/50 draws. Zeffy includes raffle tools at no cost, so you can sell tickets, track sales, and stay compliant without paying a cent or patching together workarounds.
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Run your entire fundraising event from one free platform
Eventbrite only handles ticketing, and Donorbox locks key features behind paid plans. Zeffy gives you ticketing, donations, raffles, auctions, and donor follow-up in one place with zero fees and no upgrades required.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run a complete fundraising event without paying platform fees?
Yes. Zeffy handles ticketing, donations, raffles, and merchandise sales with zero fees. Eventbrite charges 6.6% + $1.79 per ticket plus processing fees, so a $50 ticket costs your supporters $56.29. With Zeffy, that same $50 goes entirely to your mission.
Will my major donors be able to give large amounts at my event?
Yes. Zeffy accepts ACH bank transfers alongside credit cards, so major donors can give larger amounts without hitting card limits. Eventbrite only processes card payments, which can cap your biggest gifts at credit card limits.
Can I turn event attendees into long-term supporters?
Yes. Zeffy captures donor profiles, tracks giving history, and lets you send follow-up emails directly from the platform. Eventbrite only tracks attendees for events, not donor relationships, so you miss opportunities to build lasting support.
Can I collect donations and sell tickets in one place without paying fees?
Yes. Zeffy combines ticketing, donations, and merchandise sales with zero fees. Eventbrite only handles tickets and charges 6.6% + $1.79 per ticket, while Donorbox focuses on donations but charges 2.95% per gift. With Zeffy, you run complete fundraising events without juggling platforms or losing money to fees.
Will I get help when I need it most during my event?
Yes. Zeffy offers live chat and phone support from people who understand nonprofits. Eventbrite reserves phone support for premium plans and slows down during peak seasons. Donorbox only offers email support with 24-48 hour delays when you need help most.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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SUCCESS STORIES
Zero-fee fundraising in action — nonprofit stories worth sharing.
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