Hopin VS Patron Manager
Hopin and PatronManager help you run events, but they charge monthly fees plus transaction costs that add up fast. Zeffy gives you event ticketing, donation forms, and donor management with zero fees — so every dollar from your fundraising events stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Hopin VS Patron Manager
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Hopin and PatronManager if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your event proceeds
Hopin charges $99+ monthly plus 2.5% per ticket, and PatronManager starts at $99/month plus processing fees. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or auction actually raises money for your mission.
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Get all your fundraising tools in one place
Hopin only handles events, PatronManager focuses on ticketing. Zeffy gives you auctions, raffles, donations, ticketing, and donor management without juggling multiple platforms.
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Build lasting donor relationships, not just event attendance
Hopin tracks attendees, PatronManager manages patrons. Zeffy helps you turn event participants into recurring donors with follow-up tools and donor stewardship features.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Zeffy over event management platforms like Hopin and PatronManager?
Event platforms charge monthly fees before you raise a dollar. Zeffy gives you complete fundraising tools with zero fees, so 100% of donations reach your cause.
Can event management platforms handle all our nonprofit fundraising needs?
Most event platforms focus on ticketing but lack donation tools, auctions, and donor management. Zeffy combines events, fundraising, and CRM in one platform.
How does Zeffy's pricing compare to event management platform fees?
Event platforms charge $99+ monthly plus 2.5-2.9% transaction fees. Zeffy has zero platform fees, with donors having the option to leave a voluntary contribution.
How do event platforms like Hopin and PatronManager handle ongoing donor relationships?
Event platforms track attendees, not donors. Zeffy builds lasting relationships with donor profiles, giving history, and automated thank-you messages that keep supporters engaged year-round.
What happens when we outgrow our event management platform?
Event platforms charge more as you grow, with higher monthly fees and transaction costs. Zeffy scales with you at zero cost, so your budget grows your mission instead of platform fees.
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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