Givergy VS Hopin
Givergy and Hopin both help you run events, but they charge fees that cut into your fundraising results. Zeffy gives you event ticketing, silent auctions, and donation tools — all with zero fees so every dollar raised stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over Givergy and Hopin if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your event fundraising revenue
Givergy and Hopin charge platform fees that eat into your fundraising. Zeffy charges zero fees, so every dollar raised goes directly to your mission.
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Run complete fundraising events without technical headaches
Givergy requires complex setup and Hopin lacks auction tools entirely. Zeffy gives you auctions, raffles, and ticketing in one simple platform.
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Build lasting donor relationships beyond your events
Givergy and Hopin focus on single events. Zeffy includes donor management and email tools to nurture relationships year-round.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy's event fundraising compare to platforms like Givergy and Hopin?
Event platforms charge fees that reduce your fundraising impact. Zeffy keeps 100% of your event revenue with zero platform fees. Run auctions, sell tickets, and collect donations without losing money to transaction costs.
Why choose Zeffy over event management platforms for year-round nonprofit fundraising?
Event platforms focus only on single events. Zeffy supports your entire fundraising strategy - events, ongoing donations, memberships, and donor relationships. No monthly fees means more funding stays with your mission.
Why choose Zeffy over event management platforms like Givergy and Hopin for nonprofit fundraising?
Event platforms charge fees that eat into your fundraising revenue. Zeffy keeps 100% of donations with zero platform fees. Plus, you get complete fundraising tools beyond just events - donations, memberships, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management all in one place.
Can Zeffy handle both events and ongoing fundraising better than specialized event platforms?
Yes. While Givergy and Hopin focus mainly on events, Zeffy supports your entire fundraising strategy year-round. Run auctions, sell tickets, collect donations, manage memberships, and build donor relationships - all without platform fees cutting into your mission funding.
How does Zeffy's pricing compare to event management platforms for small nonprofits?
Event platforms charge monthly fees plus transaction costs that add up quickly. Zeffy is completely free - no monthly fees, no platform fees, no hidden costs. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution, but 100% of your fundraising goes directly to your cause.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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.
Masey, Loose Ends.
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