Eventify VS Hopin
Eventify and Hopin help you run professional events, but they charge fees that cut into your fundraising budget. Zeffy gives you event ticketing, donation forms, and donor management — all with zero fees so every dollar raised stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over Eventify and Hopin if you're a nonprofit
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Why choose Zeffy over Eventify and Hopin if you're a nonprofit
Skip the monthly fees and processing costs that eat into your mission funds
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Keep 100% of your event proceeds
Eventify and Hopin charge processing fees on every ticket sold. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or workshop actually raises money for your mission.
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Run events without monthly subscription costs
Eventify starts at $99/month and Hopin at $99/month before you sell a single ticket. Zeffy gives you event management at no cost to your organization.
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Get fundraising tools built for nonprofits
Eventify and Hopin focus on corporate events without auction or raffle features. Zeffy includes fundraising auctions, raffles, and donor management in one platform.
Frequently asked questions
How much do event platforms like Eventify and Hopin actually cost nonprofits?
Event platforms charge $99+ monthly plus 2.9% processing fees on every donation. For a $10,000 fundraiser, you'd pay $1,488+ annually in fees. Zeffy charges zero fees, keeping 100% of donations for your mission.
Can event management platforms handle our complete fundraising strategy?
Event platforms focus on single events, not year-round donor relationships. They lack auction tools, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management. Zeffy provides complete fundraising with events, auctions, and donor tracking in one free platform.
Why choose Zeffy over event platforms like Eventify or Hopin for nonprofit fundraising?
Event platforms charge monthly fees starting at $99 plus processing fees that eat into your donations. Zeffy offers complete fundraising tools with zero fees, so 100% of donations reach your cause instead of paying platform costs.
Can event management platforms handle our year-round fundraising needs?
Event platforms focus on single events, not ongoing donor relationships. Zeffy provides donor management, recurring donations, peer-to-peer campaigns, and auctions year-round without monthly subscriptions or hidden costs.
Do we need separate tools for donations if we use event management software?
Yes, event platforms offer basic payment collection but lack donation forms, donor tracking, and fundraising features. Zeffy combines event ticketing with complete fundraising tools in one free platform built for nonprofits.
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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