Eventleaf VS Limelight Events
Eventleaf and Limelight Events help you manage event registration and ticketing, but they charge fees that reduce your fundraising impact. Zeffy gives you event management plus donation forms, donor tracking, and follow-up tools — all with zero fees so every dollar raised stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Eventleaf VS Limelight Events
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Eventleaf and Limelight Events if you're a nonprofit
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Why choose Zeffy over Eventleaf and Limelight Events if you're a nonprofit
Keep 100% of donations while managing events effortlessly
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Keep 100% of your event proceeds
Eventleaf and Limelight Events charge 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or workshop actually raises money for your mission.
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Get real donor management, not just attendee lists
Eventleaf and Limelight Events track attendees, not donors. Zeffy builds lasting relationships with donation history, follow-up tools, and stewardship features.
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Run all your fundraising from one place
Eventleaf and Limelight Events handle events only. Zeffy manages your auctions, raffles, memberships, and online store alongside event ticketing.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy charge processing fees like Eventleaf and Limelight Events?
No, Zeffy never charges processing fees. While Eventleaf and Limelight Events take 2.9% + $0.30 from every transaction, Zeffy keeps 100% of your funds. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
Can Zeffy handle more than just events like other platforms?
Yes, Zeffy goes beyond basic event ticketing. You get auctions, raffles, peer-to-peer campaigns, memberships, and donor management all in one platform. Other event platforms focus mainly on registration while missing these essential fundraising tools.
Why choose Zeffy over Eventleaf for nonprofit events?
Zeffy keeps 100% of your donations with zero platform fees, while Eventleaf charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. Plus, you get comprehensive fundraising tools beyond just event ticketing - including peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions, and donor management that Eventleaf doesn't offer.
How does Zeffy compare to Limelight Events for fundraising?
Unlike Limelight Events, Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits with zero fees on all transactions. You get dedicated donation pages, recurring giving, membership management, and auction tools - not just basic event registration with processing fees eating into your fundraising.
What makes Zeffy better than other event management platforms?
Zeffy combines event ticketing with complete fundraising capabilities at zero cost. While platforms like Eventleaf focus mainly on events, Zeffy helps you raise more money through multiple channels - donations, memberships, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns - all fee-free.
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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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