GiveSmart VS Snap! Raise
GiveSmart charges $3,000/year plus 3.5% fees. Snap! Raise takes 20% of everything raised. Zeffy keeps your fundraising completely free.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
GiveSmart VS Snap! Raise
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over GiveSmart and Snap! Raise if you're a nonprofit
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GiveSmart and Snap! Raise charge before you fundraise, Zeffy never does
GiveSmart requires $3,000/year subscriptions and Snap! Raise takes 20% of what you raise. Zeffy charges zero fees so you can run donations, events, and campaigns without platform costs eating into your budget.
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GiveSmart and Snap! Raise limit what you can do, Zeffy gives you everything
GiveSmart is built for big galas and Snap! Raise only handles school campaigns. Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, raffles, auctions, memberships, and donor management in one place — so you can fundraise year-round without switching tools.
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GiveSmart and Snap! Raise take a cut of every dollar, Zeffy keeps it all for your mission
GiveSmart charges 3.5% on every transaction and Snap! Raise takes 20% of total funds raised. Zeffy covers all processing fees through voluntary donor contributions, so 100% of what your community gives goes directly to your work.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for nonprofits?
Yes. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits with no monthly fees, platform fees, or hidden costs. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy free for organizations like yours.
Can I use Zeffy for both events and year-round fundraising?
Absolutely. Zeffy handles donations, ticketing, auctions, raffles, and memberships in one platform. You don't need separate event software or multiple subscriptions to fundraise throughout the year.
How long does it take to get started with Zeffy?
Most nonprofits launch their first campaign in minutes. There's no complex onboarding or training required. Create a form, customize it to match your brand, and start accepting donations right away.
Why should I choose Zeffy over all-in-one fundraising platforms?
Unlike platforms that charge thousands in annual fees plus processing costs, Zeffy gives you everything you need for free. You get donations, events, donor management, and email tools without paying subscription fees or losing money to platform cuts.
Can Zeffy handle my nonprofit's year-round fundraising needs?
Yes. While some platforms focus only on events or campaigns, Zeffy supports your entire fundraising calendar. Run donation drives, sell tickets, manage memberships, and send newsletters all from one place with zero fees.
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.
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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