Limelight Events VS Patron Manager
Limelight Events and PatronManager help you manage events and sell tickets, but they charge fees that reduce your fundraising impact. Zeffy gives you event ticketing, donation forms, and donor management — all with zero fees so every dollar raised stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Limelight Events VS Patron Manager
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Limelight Events and PatronManager if you're a nonprofit
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Why choose Zeffy over Limelight Events and PatronManager if you're a nonprofit
Skip the monthly fees and transaction costs that drain your budget
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Event platforms like Limelight Events and PatronManager charge monthly fees before you even raise a dollar
Zeffy charges zero fees, so every dollar raised goes directly to your mission instead of platform costs
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Limelight Events and PatronManager require separate tools for auctions, raffles, and donations
Zeffy combines all your fundraising needs in one place, eliminating the need for multiple expensive integrations
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Zeffy over event management platforms like Limelight Events and PatronManager?
Event management platforms charge monthly fees plus transaction costs that drain your fundraising dollars. Zeffy gives you everything you need with zero fees, so 100% of donations reach your cause.
Can Zeffy handle both events and ongoing fundraising unlike specialized event platforms?
Yes. While event platforms focus only on ticketing, Zeffy combines event management with donations, peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions, and donor management in one free platform.
How does Zeffy's support compare to paid event management platforms?
Unlike platforms that limit support by pricing tier, Zeffy provides unlimited free support to all nonprofits. Get help when you need it without worrying about support quotas or extra costs.
How does Zeffy's zero-fee model compare to event platforms that charge monthly subscriptions?
Event platforms like PatronManager charge $99+ monthly plus transaction fees, while Limelight Events adds service costs on top of processing fees. Zeffy eliminates all these expenses, letting you keep 100% of what you raise.
Can Zeffy replace multiple event management tools with one free platform?
Yes. Instead of paying for separate ticketing, donation, and CRM tools, Zeffy combines event management, fundraising, auctions, and donor tracking in one platform with zero 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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