Eventify VS Patron Manager
Eventify and PatronManager help you manage events and sell tickets, 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.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Eventify VS Patron Manager
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Eventify and PatronManager if you're a nonprofit
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Why choose Zeffy over Eventify and PatronManager if you're a nonprofit
Skip the monthly fees and processing costs that eat into your event budget
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Keep 100% of your event proceeds
Eventify and PatronManager charge processing fees plus monthly subscriptions. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or concert raises money for your mission instead of paying platform costs.
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Run events without monthly subscription costs
Eventify starts at monthly fees plus processing costs, while PatronManager charges $99+ monthly. Zeffy gives you ticketing, donations, and donor management with no monthly bills.
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Get complete fundraising tools, not just event logistics
Eventify handles logistics but lacks auction and raffle tools. PatronManager misses peer-to-peer fundraising. Zeffy combines ticketing with auctions, raffles, and donor stewardship in one place.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy's zero-fee model compare to event platforms that charge monthly subscriptions?
Event platforms like Eventify and PatronManager charge $99+ monthly plus processing fees that drain your budget before events even happen. Zeffy charges zero fees, so every dollar raised goes directly to your mission. Donors can leave voluntary contributions to support our platform.
Can Zeffy replace multiple event management tools while saving money?
Yes. Instead of paying for separate event ticketing, auction software, and donor management tools, Zeffy combines everything in one free platform. Run galas with live auctions, sell raffle tickets, process donations, and manage attendee data without juggling multiple subscriptions.
Why should nonprofits choose Zeffy over event management platforms like Eventify or PatronManager?
Event platforms charge monthly fees plus processing costs that eat into your fundraising. Zeffy offers complete fundraising tools with zero fees, so 100% of donations reach your cause. You get ticketing, auctions, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management in one platform.
How does Zeffy's pricing compare to event management software?
Event platforms like Eventify and PatronManager charge $99+ monthly plus 2.9% transaction fees. Zeffy is completely free with no monthly costs or platform fees. Donors can leave voluntary contributions to support our platform, but your organization pays nothing.
Can Zeffy handle both events and year-round fundraising unlike specialized event platforms?
Yes. While event platforms focus only on ticketing and registration, Zeffy supports your full fundraising cycle. Run galas, auctions, peer-to-peer campaigns, recurring donations, and membership drives all in one place without switching between multiple tools.
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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