Event Gives VS RSVPify

EventGives and RSVPify help you manage events, but they charge fees that reduce your fundraising impact. Zeffy gives you event ticketing, donation forms, and donor management — all with zero fees so every dollar raised stays with your mission.

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Event Gives VS RSVPify

Event Gives VS RSVPify: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Event Management Features

Event Registration

Online Ticket Sales

In-Person Ticket Sales & Donations

Multiple Ticket Types & Pricing (VIP, Bundle, Early Bird)

Scannable E-Tickets & QR Code Check-In

Attendee Management

Seating & Table Management

Event Website Builder

Calendar Integration

Information not available

Automated Reminder & Follow-Up Emails for Attendees

Host Multiple Fundraisers (Raffles, Auctions, etc.)

Virtual Event Support

Information not available

Pricing

4.5% + card fees per ticket

Monthly fee + card fees + $0.90 per ticket

Processing fees

3.5%.

$0.30

+ per transaction

N/A.

Credit card processing fees are separate and assessed by your selected payment processor (e.g., Stripe)

Platform fees

4.5%.

4.5%

$0.

No upfront or ongoing platform fees

Monthly fees

$0.

No monthly fee

$0.

$0/month (no subscription required)

Value for money

2.5.

4.5.

Features

2.5/5.

Steep learning curve. Requires external tools for auctions, raffles, and donations. Setup takes hours.

4.5/5.

Easier to use, but limited features. Missing auctions, raffles, donations, and membership tools. Transaction fees add up.

Donations

Basic donation collection through event registration, but lacks dedicated donation pages and recurring giving options

RSVPify doesn't include donation tools. You'd need to integrate with separate donation platforms or use third-party payment processors.

Ticketing

Strong event registration and ticketing with custom forms, but charges processing fees on every transaction

RSVPify offers event registration and ticketing with payment processing, but charges transaction fees on paid events.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Limited peer-to-peer fundraising features - mainly supports team registration rather than individual fundraising campaigns

RSVPify doesn't offer peer-to-peer fundraising tools. You'd need separate platforms for supporters to create their own fundraising pages.

Auctions

EventGives doesn't offer auction functionality - you'll need a separate platform for silent or live auctions

RSVPify doesn't offer auction functionality. You'd need separate auction software and manual processes to track bids and payments.

Raffles

No built-in raffle or contest management tools - you'd need to handle raffles through external platforms

RSVPify doesn't include raffle functionality. You'd need separate raffle software and manual processes to manage ticket sales and drawings.

Online store

No merchandise or product sales capabilities - focused solely on event ticketing and registration

RSVPify doesn't provide e-commerce capabilities. You'd need separate online store software to sell merchandise or products.

Memberships

EventGives focuses on event ticketing and registration rather than ongoing membership management. Limited recurring payment options for member dues.

RSVPify focuses on event registration and doesn't offer membership management features for ongoing supporter relationships.

Donor Management/CRM

Limited donor tracking focused on event attendees and donors. Lacks comprehensive donor relationship management tools for long-term stewardship.

Basic attendee data collection only - lacks donor tracking, giving history, and relationship management tools nonprofits need.

Emails & Newsletter

Basic email capabilities for event communications and follow-ups. Not designed as a full email marketing platform for regular donor outreach.

Limited to basic event confirmation emails and reminders - no comprehensive email marketing tools for donor communication.

Payment Processing

Processes payments for event tickets and donations with standard transaction fees. Integrates with Stripe for payment handling.

Processes payments for event tickets and donations with standard transaction fees. Integrates with Stripe for payment handling.

Payment methods

Credit cards only, no digital wallets or bank transfers

Limited payment options through third-party add-ons

Credit Card Payments

Supported - Accepts credit card payments for event tickets and donations

Limited support - Basic payment collection available through third-party integrations for paid events

Apple Pay & Google Pay

Not specified - Digital wallet payment options not clearly mentioned on their platform

Not supported - No mobile wallet payment options available for event attendees

ACH / Bank Transfers

Not supported - EventGives focuses on event ticketing and fundraising, not ACH bank transfers

Not supported - RSVPify focuses on event registration and RSVP management, not payment processing

Tap to Pay App

Not supported - EventGives is web-based event management software without mobile payment processing

Not supported - RSVPify is web-based event management without mobile payment capabilities

Customer Support

2.5/5.

4.5/5.

Unlimited Support

EventGives offers standard support with some limitations on response times

RSVPify offers email support with response times varying by plan level

Phone Support / Office Hours

EventGives provides phone support during standard business hours

RSVPify provides phone support during standard business hours for premium plans

Webinars

EventGives offers occasional training sessions and product demos for users

RSVPify offers occasional training sessions and product updates through webinars

Help Center

EventGives maintains a help center with articles and guides

RSVPify maintains a help center with articles, guides, and troubleshooting resources

EventGives provides live chat support during business hours

RSVPify provides live chat support during business hours for immediate assistance

Nonprofit-Focused Support Team

Built for nonprofits with phone and chat support during business hours, plus training sessions

General event platform with plan-based support access and varying response times by tier

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Why Zeffy over EventGives and RSVPify?

Why choose Zeffy over EventGives and RSVPify if you're a nonprofit

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Keep 100% of your event proceeds

EventGives takes 4.5% plus card fees, and RSVPify charges monthly fees plus $0.90 per ticket. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or walkathon actually raises money for your mission.

🧰

Get all your fundraising tools in one place

EventGives and RSVPify handle events but lack auctions, raffles, and donor management. Zeffy includes everything from ticketing to peer-to-peer campaigns in one platform.

📞

Access real support when you need it

EventGives and RSVPify offer limited business-hours support with response delays. Zeffy provides unlimited email and phone support with real humans who understand nonprofits.

Frequently asked questions

Why choose Zeffy over EventGives for nonprofit events?

EventGives charges 4.5% plus card fees on every ticket sold, eating into your event revenue. Zeffy is completely free for nonprofits - no platform fees, no transaction costs. Keep 100% of your ticket sales and donations to fund your mission.

How does Zeffy compare to RSVPify for fundraising events?

RSVPify charges monthly fees plus $0.90 per ticket and card processing fees. They also lack donation tools, requiring separate platforms. Zeffy offers free event ticketing plus built-in donation pages, peer-to-peer fundraising, and auctions - all at zero cost.

Can Zeffy handle more than just event registration?

Unlike EventGives and RSVPify that focus only on ticketing, Zeffy is a complete fundraising platform. Run events, collect donations, manage memberships, sell merchandise, and host auctions - all free. No need for multiple expensive tools.

What makes Zeffy different from other event management platforms?

Most event platforms charge fees that eat into your fundraising. Zeffy is completely free for nonprofits - no platform fees, no transaction costs, no monthly charges. Plus, you get more than just ticketing: donations, auctions, merchandise sales, and peer-to-peer fundraising all in one place.

How does Zeffy save nonprofits money compared to EventGives and RSVPify?

EventGives takes 4.5% plus card fees from every ticket. RSVPify charges monthly fees plus $0.90 per ticket plus card fees. A $10,000 event could cost you $450+ with EventGives or $500+ with RSVPify. With Zeffy, you keep every dollar raised to support your mission.

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Built for small teams with big missions.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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100% free forever.

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!