MemberPlanet VS Raise 365
MemberPlanet charges 4% plus processing fees. Raise 365 takes 8% total. Both platforms eat into donations — $400-800 gone on every $10,000 raised.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
MemberPlanet VS Raise 365
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over MemberPlanet and Raise 365 if you're a nonprofit
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MemberPlanet and Raise 365 take a cut of every donation, Zeffy doesn't
MemberPlanet charges monthly fees plus 4% on donations. Raise 365 takes 5% plus card fees. Zeffy covers all costs so your $1,000 raffle stays at $1,000.
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MemberPlanet and Raise 365 charge for features you need, Zeffy includes them all for free
MemberPlanet locks fundraising tools behind paid plans. Raise 365 limits raffles and ticketing to upgrades. Zeffy gives you donations, events, raffles, and email at zero cost.
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MemberPlanet and Raise 365 were built for membership orgs, Zeffy was built for fundraising
MemberPlanet focuses on member dues, not campaigns. Raise 365 lacks auctions and in-person payments. Zeffy includes peer-to-peer, raffles, auctions, and tap-to-pay built for nonprofits.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run auctions and raffles without paying extra fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes auctions, raffles, and 50/50s at zero cost. Unlike platforms that charge monthly fees or lock features behind paid plans, you get everything free.
How does Zeffy's support compare to membership-focused platforms?
Our team specializes in nonprofit fundraising, not membership management. Get live chat, phone, and email support from people who understand campaigns, events, and donor engagement.
Can I run all my fundraising campaigns without paying platform fees?
Yes. Zeffy covers all platform and processing costs so you keep 100% of donations. Run peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions, raffles, and events without losing a cent to fees.
How does Zeffy compare to platforms that charge monthly fees plus transaction costs?
Unlike platforms that charge monthly subscriptions plus 4-8% in fees, Zeffy is completely free. No monthly costs, no platform cuts, no hidden charges. Every dollar raised goes to your mission.
What support does Zeffy provide for nonprofit fundraising?
Our team specializes in nonprofit fundraising, not membership management. Get live chat, email, and phone support from people who understand your challenges and goals.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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.
100,000+ 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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SUCCESS STORIES
Zero-fee fundraising in action — nonprofit stories worth sharing.
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