Evently VS Whova
Evently and Whova help you manage events, but they charge fees that reduce your fundraising impact. Zeffy gives you event ticketing, registration, and donation tools with zero fees — so every dollar from ticket sales and donations stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over Evently and Whova if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your event proceeds
Evently and Whova charge monthly fees starting at $29 and $499 respectively, plus processing costs. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or fundraising dinner actually raises money for your mission.
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Get everything you need in one place
Evently lacks donation tools and Whova requires separate platforms for auctions, raffles, and fundraising. Zeffy handles ticketing, donations, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns without juggling multiple systems.
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Actually reach your supporters
Evently and Whova focus on event logistics, not donor relationships. Zeffy includes donor management, email templates, and follow-up tools so you can thank supporters and build lasting connections.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Zeffy different from event management platforms like Evently and Whova?
Event platforms like Evently and Whova charge fees and focus mainly on ticketing. Zeffy offers zero fees on all transactions plus built-in donations, auctions, and raffles that event platforms lack.
Can Zeffy replace multiple tools that nonprofits typically use for events?
Yes! While event platforms only handle ticketing, Zeffy combines ticketing with donations, auctions, raffles, memberships, and online stores. You get complete nonprofit fundraising in one zero-fee platform.
Why choose Zeffy over Evently for nonprofit events?
Zeffy charges zero fees on ticket sales and donations, while Evently takes 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. For a $10,000 fundraising event, you'd save $320 with Zeffy. Plus, donors can leave voluntary contributions to support our platform.
How does Zeffy compare to Whova for nonprofit fundraising?
Unlike Whova's $499/month starting cost, Zeffy is completely free with zero platform fees. We offer built-in donation tools, auction features, and peer-to-peer fundraising that Whova lacks, making us a complete nonprofit solution.
Can Zeffy handle more than just event ticketing?
Yes! While Evently and Whova focus mainly on event management, Zeffy offers ticketing plus donations, auctions, raffles, memberships, and online stores. You get everything needed for nonprofit fundraising in one zero-fee platform.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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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