Funraise VS Pledge It
Funraise takes 5% of every donation. Pledge It charges $150 monthly plus 2.9% fees. Both cost thousands — $2,500 vs $4,350 on $50,000 raised.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Funraise VS Pledge It
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Funraise and Pledge It if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of every dollar raised, not 95% or less
Funraise takes 5% and Pledge It charges $150/month plus card fees. Zeffy covers all costs so your donors' full gift goes to your mission, not your tools.
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Run your whole nonprofit from one platform, not three
Funraise requires integrations for raffles and auctions. Pledge It focuses only on peer-to-peer campaigns. Zeffy includes donations, events, memberships, raffles, auctions, and CRM in one place at zero cost.
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Get help when you need it, not when you pay for it
Funraise gates support by plan tier and Pledge It limits help to business hours. Zeffy offers free, unlimited support with real nonprofit expertise and 2-6 hour response times for every organization.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run all my fundraising activities without paying monthly fees?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donations, peer-to-peer campaigns, event ticketing, auctions, raffles, and donor management in one platform with zero fees. Funraise and Pledge It charge monthly fees plus transaction costs that add up quickly.
How much will I actually save compared to other all-in-one platforms?
Funraise takes 5% plus card fees on every donation. Pledge It charges $150/month plus 2.9% transaction fees. With Zeffy, you keep 100% of donations and pay nothing monthly — that's thousands saved annually.
Do I need separate tools for auctions, raffles, and in-person payments?
No. Zeffy includes auctions, raffles, and tap-to-pay in one platform at no cost. Other platforms require third-party integrations or separate hardware, creating more complexity and fees for your team.
Can I get help when I need it without paying extra for support?
Yes. Zeffy offers free live chat, email, and phone support to all nonprofits with 2-6 hour response times. Funraise gates support by plan tier and Pledge It limits help to business hours only.
Will I need to learn complex software or hire tech help?
No. Zeffy is built for small nonprofit teams without tech backgrounds. Launch campaigns in under 30 minutes with no training required. Both competitors require more setup time and learning curves.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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