MoneyDolly VS Tithely
MoneyDolly takes $2,000 from every $10,000 raised. Tithely takes $290. Both charge fees while Zeffy gives you the same tools at zero cost.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
MoneyDolly VS Tithely
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over MoneyDolly and Tithely if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of raffle proceeds, not 80%
MoneyDolly takes 20% of every ticket sold plus 2.9% card fees. Tithely charges 2.9% plus monthly fees up to $119. Zeffy covers all fees so your 50/50 draw or basket raffle raises money for your mission, not platform costs.
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Run your whole fundraiser in one place, not three
MoneyDolly locks raffles behind paid plans and offers no auctions or memberships. Tithely was built for churches, not nonprofits, and requires separate apps for in-person payments. Zeffy gives you donations, raffles, ticketing, CRM, and email in one free platform.
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Get help from people who understand nonprofits
MoneyDolly offers email-only support with unclear response times. Tithely's support is built for churches, not broader missions. Zeffy's nonprofit experts answer questions in plain language with free live chat, email, and phone support.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy's zero-fee model work compared to MoneyDolly's 20% platform fee?
Zeffy covers all platform and transaction fees through an optional donor contribution at checkout. You keep 100% of donations. MoneyDolly takes 20% of every donation plus 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction before funds reach your account.
Can I run raffles and sell event tickets without paying for upgrades?
Yes. Zeffy includes raffles, event ticketing, product sales, and donation forms in one free platform. MoneyDolly locks these features behind paid subscription tiers, adding costs to your fundraiser.
What kind of support does Zeffy offer for nonprofit fundraisers?
Zeffy offers free email support, live chat, help center resources, and bookable calls with nonprofit experts who speak your language. MoneyDolly provides basic email support with unclear response times and no dedicated nonprofit team.
Can I run my nonprofit's fundraising campaigns without paying monthly subscription fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes all fundraising tools with zero monthly fees. Both MoneyDolly and Tithely charge monthly subscriptions to unlock key features like event ticketing and advanced tools.
Which platform works better for nonprofits that aren't churches?
Zeffy was built for all nonprofits — food banks, animal rescues, youth programs, and advocacy groups. Tithely focuses on churches, while MoneyDolly targets schools over nonprofits.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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.
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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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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.
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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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