Evently VS Zoho Backstage
Evently and Zoho Backstage help you manage events, but they charge fees that reduce your fundraising impact. Zeffy gives you complete event management with ticketing, registration, and donor tools — all with zero fees so every dollar raised stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Evently VS Zoho Backstage
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Evently and Zoho Backstage if you're a nonprofit
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Why choose Zeffy over Evently and Zoho Backstage if you're a nonprofit
Zero fees on every ticket and donation, plus built-in fundraising tools that event platforms can't match
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Keep 100% of your event proceeds
Evently and Zoho Backstage charge monthly fees plus processing costs. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or fundraising dinner actually raises money for your mission.
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Sell tickets and raise funds in one place
Evently connects you with vendors while Zoho Backstage handles basic ticketing. Zeffy combines event management with donations, raffles, and auctions in one platform.
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Get real donor management, not just attendee lists
Evently and Zoho Backstage track attendees, not donors. Zeffy builds lasting relationships with donor stewardship tools and automated thank-you sequences.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy's zero-fee model help nonprofits save money compared to event platforms?
Zeffy charges zero platform fees on all transactions, keeping 100% of your funds with your cause. Event platforms like Evently charge 2.9% + $0.30 per ticket, while Zoho Backstage starts at $8/month plus processing fees. For a $3,000 fundraising gala, you'd save $87+ with Zeffy.
Can Zeffy replace multiple tools that nonprofits typically use for events and fundraising?
Yes, Zeffy combines event ticketing, donation processing, auctions, raffles, membership management, and online stores in one platform. Unlike Evently and Zoho Backstage which only handle events, Zeffy supports your entire fundraising strategy without needing separate tools or paying multiple fees.
Why should nonprofits choose Zeffy over event management platforms like Evently and Zoho Backstage?
Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits, offering zero-fee ticketing, donations, and fundraising tools in one platform. Unlike Evently and Zoho Backstage, which charge 2.9% fees and focus only on event logistics, Zeffy keeps 100% of your funds while supporting your entire mission.
How does Zeffy's pricing compare to event management platforms for nonprofit events?
Zeffy charges zero platform fees on all transactions, while Evently takes 2.9% + $0.30 per ticket and Zoho Backstage starts at $8/month plus processing fees. For a $5,000 fundraising event, you'd save $145+ with Zeffy, money that stays with your cause instead of going to fees.
Can Zeffy handle more than just event ticketing like other event platforms?
Yes, Zeffy goes beyond basic event management. While Evently and Zoho Backstage focus on ticketing and logistics, Zeffy offers donation processing, peer-to-peer fundraising, membership management, online stores, auctions, and raffles - all fee-free for nonprofits.
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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.
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