Eventleaf VS Zoho Backstage
Eventleaf and Zoho Backstage 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 Zoho Backstage
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Eventleaf and Zoho Backstage if you're a nonprofit
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{Keep 100% of your event proceeds}
{Eventleaf and Zoho Backstage charge 2.9% + $0.30 per ticket sold. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or 5K actually raises money for your mission.}
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{Run events without monthly subscription costs}
{Eventleaf starts at $29/month, Zoho Backstage at $5/month per organizer. Zeffy costs nothing upfront, so you can focus your budget on your cause.}
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{Get fundraising tools that actually raise funds}
{Eventleaf and Zoho Backstage lack auction and raffle features. Zeffy includes everything you need to run successful fundraising events in one place.}
Frequently asked questions
Why should nonprofits choose Zeffy over event management platforms like Eventleaf and Zoho Backstage?
Event platforms charge 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction plus monthly fees. Zeffy offers zero fees on donations, tickets, and memberships. Donors can leave voluntary contributions to support our platform, keeping 100% of your funds for your mission.
Can Zeffy handle more than just events like other platforms?
Unlike event-only platforms, Zeffy manages your entire fundraising operation. Run auctions, raffles, peer-to-peer campaigns, sell memberships, and manage donors year-round. No need for multiple tools or integrations.
How does Zeffy's donor management compare to event platforms?
Event platforms focus on attendees, not donors. Zeffy builds lasting relationships with comprehensive donor profiles, giving history, and engagement tracking. Turn event attendees into lifelong supporters with proper CRM tools.
How does Zeffy's zero-fee model compare to event platforms that charge monthly fees plus transaction costs?
Event platforms like Eventleaf and Zoho Backstage charge monthly fees starting at $5-29 plus 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. Zeffy charges zero fees on all donations, tickets, and memberships. Donors can leave voluntary contributions to support our platform.
Can Zeffy replace multiple tools that nonprofits typically need beyond just event management?
Yes. While event platforms only handle ticketing and registration, Zeffy manages your complete fundraising operation. Run auctions, raffles, sell memberships, process donations, and track donors year-round in one platform.
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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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