Funraise VS Raise 365
Funraise charges 5% platform fees. Raise 365 charges 5% + 2.9% + $0.30 — nearly $800 on every $10,000 raised versus $500.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Funraise VS Raise 365
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Funraise and Raise 365 if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of every donation without asking donors to cover it
Funraise and Raise 365 charge 5% platform fees plus processing costs on every gift. Zeffy covers all fees so your $1,000 fundraiser stays at $1,000, no math required.
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Run raffles, events, and campaigns without juggling tools or paying extra
Funraise requires third-party integrations for raffles and auctions. Raise 365 locks ticketing and raffles behind paid plans. Zeffy includes donations, events, raffles, auctions, and CRM in one place at zero cost.
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Get help from people who understand small nonprofits
Funraise gates support by plan tier and prioritizes enterprise customers. Raise 365 offers unclear support with slow response times. Zeffy provides free, unlimited support with 2–6 hour response times for all nonprofits.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for all-in-one fundraising?
Yes. Zeffy covers all platform and processing costs so you keep 100% of donations, events, and membership fees. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
Can I run events and raffles without paying platform fees?
Absolutely. Zeffy includes ticketing, raffles, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns at no cost. No upgrades or hidden fees to access the features you need for successful fundraising.
What support does Zeffy provide for small nonprofits?
Our support team answers questions by email and chat with 2-6 hour response times. You'll also find step-by-step guides in our help center and free webinars to help you succeed.
How does Zeffy compare to other all-in-one fundraising platforms?
Zeffy gives you everything in one place at zero cost. While platforms like Funraise and Raise 365 charge 5-8% in fees and lock features behind paid plans, Zeffy includes donations, events, raffles, auctions, and CRM completely free.
Can I accept all payment types without extra setup or fees?
Yes. Zeffy accepts credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, ACH transfers, and in-person payments through our tap-to-pay app. Other platforms limit payment options or require third-party integrations that add complexity and cost.
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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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