Givergy VS Patron Manager
Givergy and PatronManager help you run fundraising events, but both charge fees that cut into your donations. Zeffy gives you event ticketing, silent auctions, donor management, and payment processing — all with zero fees so every dollar raised stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Givergy VS Patron Manager
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Givergy and PatronManager if you're a nonprofit
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Why choose Zeffy over Givergy and PatronManager if you're a nonprofit
Skip the fees and complexity of event platforms
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Skip the monthly fees that drain your budget
Givergy charges 5% platform fees plus $99+ monthly costs. PatronManager starts at $99/month before processing fees. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your entire budget goes to your mission.
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Get all fundraising tools in one place, not scattered across platforms
Givergy only handles events, PatronManager lacks auctions and raffles. Zeffy combines ticketing, auctions, raffles, donations, and donor management in one platform.
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Keep 100% of donations with zero platform fees
Givergy takes 5% of every transaction, PatronManager charges monthly subscriptions plus processing fees. Zeffy operates on voluntary donor contributions, keeping your fundraising dollars intact.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Zeffy over event management platforms like Givergy and PatronManager?
Event platforms charge 5% platform fees plus processing costs, making fundraising expensive. Zeffy offers all fundraising tools with zero platform fees, so 100% of donations reach your cause.
Can Zeffy handle both events and ongoing fundraising better than specialized event platforms?
Yes. While event platforms focus only on galas and auctions, Zeffy supports year-round giving with peer-to-peer campaigns, memberships, and donation forms - all without monthly fees.
How does Zeffy's pricing compare to event management platforms?
Event platforms charge $99+ monthly fees plus 5% platform fees. Zeffy has no monthly costs or platform fees - donors simply have the option to leave a voluntary contribution.
How does Zeffy's zero-fee model compare to event platforms that charge monthly subscriptions?
Event platforms like PatronManager charge $99+ monthly fees before you even raise a dollar. Zeffy has no monthly costs - you only pay standard processing fees, with donors having the option to leave a voluntary contribution.
Can Zeffy replace multiple event management tools while saving money?
Yes. Instead of paying for separate auction, ticketing, and donation tools, Zeffy combines everything in one platform with zero platform fees. You get auctions, raffles, ticketing, and peer-to-peer fundraising without monthly subscriptions.
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.
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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