Kindful VS E Tapestry

Kindful and eTapestry help you track donors and manage relationships, but both charge monthly fees that add up over time. Zeffy gives you donor management, donation forms, event ticketing, and email tools — all with zero fees so you can invest every dollar in your mission instead of software costs.

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eTapestry

Kindful VS E Tapestry

Kindful VS E Tapestry: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Donor Management CRM Features

Easy Donor Database

Donation History & Notes per Donor

Donor Tags / Segments

Built-in Donation Tracking (No Integrations Needed)

Emailing to Donors (Receipts, Thank yous, Newsletters)

Smart Filters (Search by Donation, Campaign, Date...)

Export Donor Data Anytime

Offline Donations Tracking

Pre-filled donation forms

Pricing

$119/month.

$119/month plus card fees per gift

$600/year.

Monthly fee + card fees + $600/year

Processing fees

2.9% + $0.30.

per credit card transaction (via Stripe or Authorize.Net); ACH at lower rates

2.99% + $0.30.

per transaction for Visa, Mastercard, and Discover; higher fees for Amex, ACH, and chargebacks

Platform fees

1%.

No additional platform fees; on third-party transactions (after Bloomerang acquisition)

$600/year.

Payment Enablement Fee for organizations using payment-enabled solutions

Monthly fees

$119–$699/month.

Pricing varies by plan based on number of records

$99–$119/month.

Pricing varies by plan and usage per constituent record count

Value for money

4.4.

7.2.

Features

N/A/5.

Kindful: Solid donor tracking, but requires piecing together separate tools for events, auctions, and ticketing.

3.5/5.

eTapestry: Powerful CRM with steep learning curve; expect setup time and training before your team feels confident.

Donations

Tracks donor data and manages recurring gifts, but charges processing fees that reduce your fundraising impact

eTapestry processes online donations but charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction, plus monthly software fees starting at $99.

Ticketing

No event ticketing features - you'll need separate software to sell tickets and manage event registration

eTapestry doesn't include event ticketing features. You'd need separate ticketing platforms and manual processes to sync attendee data.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Basic peer-to-peer fundraising with limited customization options and additional fees for campaign features

eTapestry doesn't offer peer-to-peer fundraising tools. You'd need separate platforms to run crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaigns.

Auctions

No auction capabilities - you'll need separate auction software to run silent or live fundraising auctions

eTapestry doesn't offer auction functionality. You'd need separate auction software and manual processes to track bidders and donations.

Raffles

No raffle management tools - requires third-party integrations or manual processes to run fundraising raffles

eTapestry lacks raffle and lottery functionality. You'd need external raffle software and manual data entry to track participants.

Online store

No built-in online store functionality - can't sell merchandise or products directly through the platform

eTapestry doesn't provide online store capabilities. You'd need third-party e-commerce tools to sell merchandise or products.

Memberships

Kindful offers basic membership tracking through donor records, but lacks dedicated membership management features like automated renewals or member-specific communications.

eTapestry offers basic membership tracking through custom fields and reports, but lacks dedicated membership management tools like automated renewals or member portals.

Donor Management/CRM

Strong donor database with contact management, giving history tracking, and basic reporting. Includes donor segmentation and communication logging.

Strong donor database with comprehensive contact management, gift tracking, and reporting. Offers relationship mapping and donor journey tracking with customizable fields.

Emails & Newsletter

Limited email capabilities focused on donor acknowledgments and basic campaigns. Lacks advanced segmentation and automation features.

Includes email marketing tools with templates and segmentation capabilities. Allows targeted communications based on donor data and giving history.

Payment Processing

Processes donations through integrated payment gateways with standard transaction fees. Supports recurring donations and basic payment forms.

Processes donations through integrated payment gateways with standard transaction fees. Supports recurring donations and basic payment forms.

Payment methods

No payment processing - requires separate tools

Limited payments through third-party processors

Credit Card Payments

Not supported - Kindful focuses on donor management and CRM, not payment processing

Limited - requires integration with separate payment processors like PayPal or Stripe

Apple Pay & Google Pay

Not supported - Kindful focuses on donor management and CRM, not payment processing

Not supported - no built-in digital wallet payment options available

ACH / Bank Transfers

Not supported - Kindful focuses on donor management and CRM, not payment processing

Not supported - eTapestry focuses on donor management and requires third-party payment processors

Tap to Pay App

Not supported - Kindful focuses on donor management and CRM, not payment processing

Not supported - eTapestry is web-based donor management without mobile payment features

Customer Support

N/A.

3.5/5.

Unlimited Support

Kindful offers tiered support based on plan level, not unlimited

eTapestry offers tiered support based on subscription level, not unlimited for all users

Phone Support / Office Hours

Kindful provides phone support during standard business hours

eTapestry provides phone support during standard business hours for subscribers

Webinars

Kindful offers regular training webinars and educational sessions for users

eTapestry offers regular training webinars and educational sessions for users

Help Center

Kindful maintains a comprehensive help center with articles and guides

eTapestry maintains a comprehensive help center with articles, guides, and FAQs

Kindful provides live chat support during business hours

eTapestry provides live chat support during business hours for immediate assistance

Nonprofit-Focused Support Team

Support access depends on plan level — priority help for higher-tier users with phone and live chat options

Support access varies by subscription level — phone and live chat available for paying subscribers only

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Why Zeffy over Kindful and eTapestry?

Why choose Zeffy over Kindful and eTapestry if you're a nonprofit

💰

Keep 100% of donations, not just donor data

Kindful and eTapestry charge monthly fees plus card processing costs. Zeffy charges zero fees, so every donation goes directly to your mission.

🎪

Run complete fundraising campaigns, not just track them

Kindful and eTapestry only manage donor relationships. Zeffy includes auctions, raffles, ticketing, and online stores in one platform.

☎️

Get unlimited support without paying extra

Kindful and eTapestry limit support by plan level. Zeffy provides unlimited phone, chat, and email support to every organization.

Frequently asked questions

Why choose Zeffy over Kindful for donor management?

Zeffy offers complete donor management with zero fees, while Kindful charges $119/month plus processing fees on every gift. You keep 100% of donations and get powerful CRM tools, automated receipts, and detailed donor insights without monthly costs eating into your budget.

How does Zeffy compare to eTapestry for small nonprofits?

eTapestry costs $99+/month plus 2.9% transaction fees and $600 annual setup fees. Zeffy gives you the same donor tracking, automated communications, and reporting features with zero platform fees. Your donors can leave voluntary contributions to support our platform.

Can Zeffy handle all my fundraising needs beyond donor management?

Unlike Kindful and eTapestry that focus only on donor data, Zeffy includes event ticketing, online stores, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, and auctions. You get complete fundraising tools in one platform without paying multiple software subscriptions or transaction fees.

What makes Zeffy different from other donor management platforms?

Most donor management platforms charge monthly fees plus transaction costs that eat into your donations. Zeffy gives you complete donor tracking, automated receipts, and detailed giving reports with zero platform fees. Your donors can leave voluntary contributions to support our platform.

How does Zeffy's donor management compare to paid platforms like Kindful?

Kindful costs $119/month plus processing fees on every gift, while eTapestry charges $99+/month plus transaction fees. Zeffy provides the same donor database features, communication tools, and reporting capabilities without any monthly costs or hidden fees.

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