Keela VS Virtuous
Keela and Virtuous offer donor management tools, but both charge monthly fees that add up over time. Zeffy gives you donor tracking, automated thank-you emails, and donation forms — all with zero fees so you can invest every dollar in your mission instead of software costs.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over Keela and Virtuous if you're a nonprofit
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Why choose Zeffy over Keela and Virtuous if you're a nonprofit
Keep 100% of donations while managing donors better
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Keep 100% of donations while Keela and Virtuous take their cut
Keela charges $79/month plus 2.9% per donation, while Virtuous takes $99/month plus 3.6% per gift. Zeffy charges zero fees, so every dollar goes to your mission.
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Get all fundraising tools in one place, not scattered across platforms
Keela and Virtuous focus on donor management but lack auctions, raffles, and ticketing. Zeffy includes everything you need for complete fundraising campaigns.
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Start fundraising today without monthly fees or setup costs
Keela and Virtuous require contracts and setup processes. Zeffy lets you create donation pages and start accepting gifts in minutes, with no monthly commitments.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Zeffy over Keela for donor management?
Zeffy gives you complete donor management with zero platform fees, while Keela charges $79/month plus 2.9% on every donation. You get the same CRM features plus fundraising tools like auctions and peer-to-peer campaigns that Keela doesn't offer.
How does Zeffy compare to Virtuous for tracking donors?
Zeffy offers donor tracking and CRM features at zero cost, while Virtuous charges $99/month plus 3.6% per gift. You'll save thousands yearly while getting built-in fundraising tools like ticketing and online stores that Virtuous requires separate integrations for.
Can Zeffy handle both donor management and fundraising events?
Yes, Zeffy combines donor management with complete event tools including ticketing, auctions, and raffles at zero platform cost. Unlike Keela or Virtuous, you won't need multiple software subscriptions or pay transaction fees that reduce your fundraising impact.
What makes Zeffy different from other donor management platforms?
Zeffy combines donor management with complete fundraising tools at zero platform cost. While Keela and Virtuous focus only on CRM features, you get donor tracking plus auctions, raffles, ticketing, and online stores without monthly fees or transaction charges eating into your donations.
How does Zeffy save nonprofits money compared to Keela and Virtuous?
Keela costs $79/month plus 2.9% per donation, while Virtuous charges $99/month plus 3.6% per gift. With Zeffy's zero-fee platform, a nonprofit raising $50,000 annually saves over $2,000 yearly that stays with your mission instead of going to software fees.
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.
Masey, Loose Ends.
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