Limelight Events VS Swell Fundraising
Limelight Events focuses on general event planning while Swell Fundraising offers nonprofit-specific event management with peer-to-peer campaigns and donor tracking. But both charge fees that reduce your fundraising impact. Zeffy gives you complete event management, ticketing, and donation processing with zero fees — so every dollar raised stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Limelight Events VS Swell Fundraising
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Limelight Events and Swell Fundraising if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your event proceeds
Limelight Events and Swell Fundraising take 2.5-5% of every ticket sold plus processing fees. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or auction raises money for your mission.
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Get real fundraising tools, not just event planning
Limelight Events focuses on general event planning while Swell charges fees on every donation. Zeffy gives you dedicated auction, raffle, and peer-to-peer tools at no cost.
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Build lasting donor relationships beyond single events
Limelight Events offers basic contact lists while Swell charges fees on follow-up donations. Zeffy includes donor management and email tools to nurture relationships year-round.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Zeffy over event management platforms like Limelight Events or Swell Fundraising?
Event management platforms charge monthly fees plus processing fees on every donation. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits - no monthly costs, no platform fees, no processing fees. Keep every dollar raised for your cause.
Can Zeffy handle both fundraising events and ongoing donations like specialized event platforms?
Yes, Zeffy offers complete event ticketing, auctions, raffles, and peer-to-peer campaigns plus year-round donation forms, membership management, and donor CRM - all in one platform at zero cost to your organization.
How does Zeffy's support compare to paid event management platforms?
While paid platforms limit support by plan level, Zeffy provides unlimited email support, live chat, phone support, training webinars, and a comprehensive help center - all free for every nonprofit organization.
How does Zeffy's pricing compare to event management platforms like Limelight Events and Swell Fundraising?
Event platforms charge $99+ monthly fees plus 2.5-5% platform fees on every donation and ticket sale. Zeffy is 100% free - no monthly costs, no platform fees, no processing fees. Your nonprofit keeps every dollar raised.
Can Zeffy replace multiple event management tools my nonprofit currently uses?
Yes, Zeffy combines event ticketing, auctions, raffles, peer-to-peer campaigns, donation forms, membership management, and donor CRM in one free platform. No need for multiple paid tools.
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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.
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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.
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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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