Eventbrite VS Stripe
Eventbrite takes $66 from every $1,000 raised. Stripe takes $22. Both charge fees — Zeffy takes $0. The only free platform built for nonprofits.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
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Why choose Zeffy over Eventbrite and Stripe if you're a nonprofit
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Eventbrite and Stripe charge fees on every ticket and donation
Eventbrite takes 6.6% + $1.79 per ticket. Stripe charges 2.2% + card fees on every gift. Zeffy is 100% free — keep every dollar raised for your raffle, event, or campaign.
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Built for ticketing and payments, not year-round fundraising
Eventbrite sells tickets but can't run raffles or collect donations. Stripe processes payments but requires developers to build forms and donor tools. Zeffy includes ticketing, raffles, donations, and donor management in one platform.
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Get real nonprofit support, not generic business help
Eventbrite's support is built for commercial event planners. Stripe's team helps developers, not fundraisers. Zeffy's support team knows nonprofits, responds in hours, and never charges for help.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run a complete fundraising event with Zeffy instead of just selling tickets?
Yes. Zeffy includes ticketing, donations, raffles, auctions, and merchandise sales in one platform. Eventbrite only handles ticket sales, so you'd need separate tools for donations and fundraising activities. With Zeffy, you keep 100% of everything you raise.
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for event ticketing?
Yes. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits. There are no platform fees, service fees, or monthly charges. Eventbrite takes 6.6% + $1.79 per ticket plus processing fees. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy free.
Can I turn my event attendees into long-term supporters with Zeffy?
Yes. Zeffy captures donor profiles, tracks giving history, and lets you send follow-up emails directly from the platform. Eventbrite only tracks attendees, not donors, so you can't build lasting relationships or encourage repeat giving.
Can I collect donations and sell tickets at the same event with Zeffy?
Yes. Zeffy combines ticketing, donations, and fundraising in one platform. You can sell event tickets while collecting additional donations, all with zero fees. Eventbrite only handles ticket sales, so you'd need separate tools for donations.
Why do ticketing platforms charge fees when nonprofits need every dollar?
Most ticketing platforms like Eventbrite take 6.6% + $1.79 per ticket because they're built for commercial events. Zeffy is 100% free because we're designed specifically for nonprofits. Every ticket sale goes directly to your mission.
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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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