Eventify VS Limelight Events
Eventify and Limelight Events help you manage events, but monthly fees can quickly add up for small nonprofits. Zeffy gives you event ticketing, donation forms, and donor management — all with zero fees so every dollar from your fundraising events stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Eventify VS Limelight Events
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Eventify and Limelight Events if you're a nonprofit
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Why choose Zeffy over Eventify and Limelight Events if you're a nonprofit
Keep 100% of donations with zero fees, not monthly costs
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Eventify and Limelight Events charge monthly fees before you raise a dollar
Zeffy charges zero fees and no monthly costs, so your gala or fundraising event actually raises money for your mission instead of paying platform expenses.
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Event platforms limit you to ticketing while your donors want multiple ways to give
Zeffy handles auctions, raffles, donations, and ticketing in one place, while event platforms force you to patch together multiple tools for complete fundraising.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy's zero-fee model compare to event platforms that charge monthly subscriptions?
Event platforms like Eventify charge $99+ monthly plus processing fees that reduce your fundraising. Zeffy charges zero fees, so every dollar raised goes directly to your mission instead of platform costs.
Can Zeffy replace multiple event management tools while keeping costs down?
Yes. Zeffy combines event ticketing, auctions, raffles, and donation pages in one platform without monthly fees. You get everything event platforms offer plus fundraising tools they lack, all at zero cost.
Why should nonprofits choose Zeffy over event management platforms like Eventify?
Event platforms charge monthly fees starting at $99 plus processing fees that eat into your fundraising. Zeffy offers complete fundraising tools with zero fees, so 100% of donations reach your cause.
How does Zeffy's approach to events differ from traditional event management software?
While event platforms focus on logistics, Zeffy builds events around fundraising. You get ticketing, auctions, raffles, and peer-to-peer campaigns in one platform without monthly subscriptions or platform fees.
Can Zeffy handle the same event features as dedicated event management platforms?
Yes, plus more fundraising tools they lack. Zeffy provides event ticketing, registration, and check-in alongside auctions, donation pages, and donor management that event platforms don't offer.
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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