Givestar VS Snap! Raise
Snap! Raise takes $20,000 from every $100,000 raised. Givestar takes $1,900. Both charge fees — Zeffy takes $0 and gives you the same tools.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Givestar VS Snap! Raise
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Givestar and Snap! Raise if you're a nonprofit
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Givestar and Snap! Raise charge fees on every donation, Zeffy doesn't
Givestar takes 1.9% + 20p and Snap! Raise takes 20% of every dollar raised. Zeffy charges zero fees, so 100% of what your community gives goes to your mission.
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Run raffles, events, and campaigns in one place without paying for multiple tools
Givestar handles donations well but you'll need other tools for events and memberships. Snap! Raise is built for short-term school campaigns. Zeffy gives you donation forms, ticketing, raffles, auctions, donor management, and email tools in one platform.
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Get help from people who understand nonprofits, not just school fundraising
Zeffy's support team responds in 2–6 business hours and specializes in nonprofit fundraising. You'll get clear answers from people who understand your work, not generic responses built for schools or corporate clients.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for all-in-one fundraising?
Yes. Zeffy charges zero platform fees, zero monthly fees, and zero transaction fees for everything — donations, events, auctions, memberships, and donor management. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform, but it's completely optional.
Can I run my entire fundraising operation on Zeffy without paying extra?
Absolutely. Unlike platforms that charge fees or require paid plans for advanced features, Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, auctions, raffles, donor CRM, and email tools — all in one place, all fee-free.
How quickly can I get help when I need support?
Zeffy's support team responds within 2–6 business hours and specializes in nonprofit fundraising. You'll get clear answers from people who understand your work, not generic support that makes you wait days.
Can I use Zeffy for events and auctions, not just donations?
Yes. Unlike Givestar and Snap! Raise, which focus on basic donations or school campaigns, Zeffy gives you event ticketing, auctions, raffles, and online stores — all with zero fees. You won't need multiple tools or paid upgrades.
What payment methods can my donors use on Zeffy?
Zeffy accepts all major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH bank transfers — all with zero processing fees. Your donors get more payment options while you keep 100% of every donation.
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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