Funraise VS CauseVox
Funraise takes 5% of every donation plus processing fees. CauseVox charges $250/month before you raise a dollar. Both cut into your budget — $2,500 gone on every $50,000 raised with Funraise.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Funraise VS CauseVox
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Funraise and CauseVox if you're a nonprofit
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Funraise and CauseVox charge fees before you even start raising money
Funraise takes 5% of every donation and CauseVox charges $250/month for full features. Zeffy is 100% free, so every dollar raised goes directly to your mission.
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Run raffles, auctions, and events without paying for add-ons or upgrades
Funraise and CauseVox require third-party tools or paid plans to run raffles and auctions. Zeffy includes donations, ticketing, raffles, auctions, and CRM in one place at no cost.
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Get real support from people who understand small nonprofits, not enterprise clients
Funraise prioritizes enterprise customers and CauseVox gates support by plan tier. Zeffy offers free, unlimited support with 2–6 hour response times for every nonprofit, no matter your size.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run all my fundraising activities without paying monthly fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes donations, ticketing, raffles, auctions, memberships, and CRM in one platform at zero cost. Both Funraise and CauseVox charge monthly fees starting at $99-$250 to access full features, which means you're paying before you even start raising funds.
How much does Zeffy cost compared to all-in-one fundraising platforms?
Zeffy is 100% free with no monthly fees, platform fees, or processing fees. Funraise takes 5% plus monthly fees, while CauseVox charges up to $250/month plus processing fees. With Zeffy, every dollar raised goes to your mission.
What kind of support can I expect as a small nonprofit?
Zeffy offers free, unlimited support with 2-6 hour response times for all nonprofits. Both Funraise and CauseVox gate support by plan tier, prioritizing paid customers while smaller organizations often wait longer for help.
Can I accept all payment types without extra setup or fees?
Yes. Zeffy accepts credit cards, ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and in-person payments at zero cost. Both Funraise and CauseVox limit payment options and require separate hardware or third-party setup for in-person giving.
Do I need to pay monthly fees to access fundraising tools year-round?
No. Zeffy includes donations, events, raffles, auctions, memberships, and CRM tools at zero cost year-round. Funraise and CauseVox charge monthly fees starting at $99-$250 to unlock full features, creating ongoing costs that eat into your budget.
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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.
100,000+ 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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SUCCESS STORIES
Zero-fee fundraising in action — nonprofit stories worth sharing.
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