Funraise VS Tithely
Funraise charges 5% platform fees on every donation. Tithely charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. Both take money from your mission — $2,500 to $2,900 lost on every $50,000 raised.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over Funraise and Tithely if you're a nonprofit
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Funraise and Tithely charge fees on every donation — Zeffy doesn't
Funraise takes 5% plus card fees, Tithely charges 2.9% plus monthly fees up to $119. Zeffy covers all costs so 100% of every donation goes to your mission.
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Built for nonprofits, not just churches or enterprise customers
Tithely was built for churches with faith-focused tools and support. Funraise prioritizes enterprise customers with gated features. Zeffy works for food banks, animal rescues, youth programs, and every mission in between.
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Run raffles, auctions, and events without paying for add-ons
Funraise requires third-party integrations for raffles and auctions. Tithely doesn't offer them at all. Zeffy includes donations, ticketing, raffles, auctions, peer-to-peer, and CRM in one free platform.
Frequently asked questions
How much will I save by switching from Funraise or Tithely to Zeffy?
With Zeffy, you keep 100% of every donation. Funraise takes 5% plus processing fees, while Tithely charges 2.9% plus 30¢ per transaction. On $10,000 raised, that's $500+ saved with Funraise and $320+ with Tithely.
Can I get all fundraising tools in one place without monthly fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes donations, ticketing, raffles, auctions, CRM, and email with zero fees. Funraise requires paid plans for full features, while Tithely charges $19-$119/month and lacks key tools like peer-to-peer fundraising.
Can I run all my fundraising activities without paying platform fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes donations, ticketing, raffles, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns with zero platform fees. Funraise charges 5% platform fees and requires paid plans for full features, while Tithely takes 2.9% plus 30¢ per transaction.
Will I get support that understands my nonprofit's needs?
Zeffy offers free, unlimited support with 2-6 hour response times for all nonprofits. Funraise gates support by plan tier with no help during free trials, while Tithely's support focuses on church operations with limited guidance for secular nonprofits.
Do I need separate tools for different fundraising activities?
No. Zeffy includes donations, events, raffles, auctions, CRM, and email in one platform at zero cost. Funraise requires third-party integrations for raffles and auctions, while Tithely lacks peer-to-peer fundraising and auction tools entirely.
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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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