Hopin VS Zkipster
Hopin (now RingCentral Events) and Zkipster help you manage events, but they charge fees that add up quickly for fundraising galas and donor events. Zeffy gives you event ticketing, guest management, 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 Hopin and Zkipster if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your event proceeds
Hopin and Zkipster charge monthly fees plus processing costs. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or fundraising event actually raises money for your mission.
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Get all the tools you need in one place
Hopin handles events but lacks donation tools. Zkipster manages guest lists but can't process payments. Zeffy combines ticketing, donations, and donor follow-up.
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Actually reach your supporters when it matters
Hopin offers basic event emails. Zkipster focuses on check-ins only. Zeffy includes donor management and personalized follow-up sequences for real stewardship.
Frequently asked questions
Why should nonprofits choose Zeffy over event management platforms like Hopin or Zkipster?
Event platforms charge fees and focus on corporate events, not nonprofit fundraising. Zeffy offers zero fees on donations, ticketing, and auctions while donors can leave voluntary contributions to support our platform.
Can Hopin and Zkipster handle our nonprofit's fundraising needs during events?
No, they lack donation tools, auction features, and donor management. You'd need multiple platforms and pay extra fees. Zeffy combines event ticketing with fundraising tools in one zero-fee platform.
How much money will we save using Zeffy instead of event management platforms?
Event platforms charge 2.5-2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction, plus monthly fees starting at $99. Zeffy charges zero fees, so a $10,000 fundraising event saves you $250-290 in processing fees alone.
How does Zeffy's event ticketing compare to platforms like Hopin and Zkipster?
Event platforms charge 2.5-2.9% per ticket plus monthly fees starting at $99. Zeffy offers zero-fee ticketing with built-in donation tools, so your supporters pay exactly what you set without hidden costs.
Why can't we just use Hopin or Zkipster for our nonprofit fundraising events?
These platforms lack auction tools, donation processing, and donor management features nonprofits need. You'd pay monthly fees plus transaction costs while missing key fundraising capabilities.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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.
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