Kickstarter and SpotFund help you run crowdfunding campaigns, but they charge fees that reduce what reaches your cause. Zeffy gives you crowdfunding tools plus donation forms, event ticketing, and donor management — all with zero fees so every dollar stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits


Kickstarter VS SpotFund
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Kickstarter takes 5% and SpotFund charges 2.9% + 30¢ per ticket sold. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your 50/50 draw or basket raffle actually raises money for your mission.
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Kickstarter and SpotFund lack auction, raffle, and donor management features nonprofits need. Zeffy offers complete fundraising tools built specifically for organizations like yours.
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Kickstarter and SpotFund offer limited help with delayed responses. Zeffy provides unlimited support with real people who understand nonprofit fundraising challenges.
Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits with 100% free fundraising tools, while crowdfunding platforms charge 5-8% in fees and focus on one-time projects rather than ongoing nonprofit needs.
Zeffy is completely free with donors having the option to leave a voluntary contribution. Kickstarter takes 5% plus card fees, and SpotFund charges 2.9% plus 30¢ per gift - costs that add up quickly.
Crowdfunding platforms are designed for short-term project campaigns, not ongoing nonprofit operations. Zeffy offers year-round donation tools, donor management, events, and memberships all in one place.
Crowdfunding platforms focus on short-term project campaigns, not year-round nonprofit needs. Zeffy provides complete fundraising tools including donor management, recurring donations, events, and memberships - all free forever.
Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits with zero fees and comprehensive tools for ongoing operations. Crowdfunding platforms charge 5-8% fees and lack essential features like donor CRM, membership management, and recurring giving.
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.
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.

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.
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.


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.
Centralize supporter relationships, automate thank-you messages, and preserve institutional knowledge when board members rotate out.

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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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