Eventleaf VS Whova
Eventleaf and Whova help you manage event registration and ticketing, but they charge fees that reduce your fundraising revenue. Zeffy gives you event management plus donation forms, donor tracking, and email follow-ups — all with zero fees so every dollar from your events stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over Eventleaf and Whova if you're a nonprofit
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Keep every dollar from your fundraising events
Eventleaf and Whova charge monthly fees plus 2.9% processing costs. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or walkathon raises actual money for your mission.
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Run complete fundraising campaigns, not just event registration
Eventleaf and Whova handle event logistics but miss fundraising essentials like auctions, raffles, and donor follow-up. Zeffy combines event ticketing with complete fundraising tools.
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Get real support when you need it most
Eventleaf and Whova limit support by plan tier and business hours. Zeffy provides unlimited support whenever your fundraising event needs help.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Zeffy over event management platforms like Eventleaf and Whova?
Event platforms charge monthly fees plus processing costs that eat into your budget. Zeffy offers complete fundraising tools with zero fees, so 100% of donations reach your cause. Plus, you get donor management, online stores, and peer-to-peer campaigns that event platforms don't offer.
Can Zeffy handle more than just events for our nonprofit?
Yes! While Eventleaf and Whova focus only on event registration, Zeffy supports your entire fundraising strategy. Run auctions, raffles, sell merchandise, manage memberships, and build donor relationships all in one platform. No need for multiple tools or extra fees.
How does Zeffy's pricing compare to event management platforms?
Eventleaf charges $29-99/month plus 2.9% processing fees. Whova costs $599 per event plus fees. Zeffy is completely free with no monthly costs or processing fees. Donors can leave voluntary contributions to support the platform, but that's entirely optional.
How does Zeffy's payment processing compare to event platforms like Eventleaf and Whova?
Event platforms charge 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction on top of monthly fees. Zeffy processes all payments at zero cost to your nonprofit. Donors can leave voluntary contributions to support our platform, but every dollar of your fundraising goes directly to your cause.
What fundraising tools does Zeffy offer that event management platforms don't?
Zeffy offers auctions, raffles, peer-to-peer campaigns, donor management, and online stores that event platforms lack. While Eventleaf and Whova focus only on event registration, Zeffy supports your complete fundraising strategy in one free platform.
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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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