OneCause VS CauseVox
OneCause charges 5% platform fees plus $500 setup. CauseVox charges $250/month for full features. Both take thousands from your fundraising — compare the real costs.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
OneCause VS CauseVox
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over OneCause and CauseVox if you're a nonprofit
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OneCause and CauseVox charge thousands before you raise a dollar
OneCause requires $500+ setup fees and 5% platform cuts. CauseVox charges $250/month or passes fees to you. Zeffy covers all costs so 100% goes to your mission.
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Run raffles, auctions, and year-round fundraising without the event-only limits
OneCause focuses on galas, CauseVox skips raffles and stores entirely. Zeffy includes donations, ticketing, raffles, auctions, memberships, and CRM in one place at zero cost.
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Get full donor tools and support without paying for plan upgrades
OneCause reserves priority support for enterprise customers. CauseVox limits help center access to paid plans. Zeffy gives every nonprofit live chat, phone, and email support for free.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run all my fundraising activities without paying monthly fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes donations, ticketing, auctions, raffles, memberships, and peer-to-peer campaigns at zero cost. OneCause charges annual fees starting at $2,995 plus platform fees, while CauseVox requires paid plans starting at $95/month to access key features.
Do I need to upgrade plans to get full donor management and email tools?
No. Zeffy includes complete donor management, email campaigns, and CRM tools for free from day one. Both OneCause and CauseVox limit these features to higher-tier paid plans, forcing you to upgrade and pay monthly fees.
Can I accept all payment types without extra fees or setup costs?
Yes. Zeffy accepts credit cards, ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and in-person payments with zero fees. OneCause requires complex setup and charges processing fees, while CauseVox only accepts card payments and lacks in-person tools.
Can I run auctions and raffles without paying thousands upfront?
Yes. Zeffy includes auctions and raffles at zero cost. OneCause requires annual fees starting at $2,995 plus training, while CauseVox doesn't offer these tools at all.
Will I get real support without paying enterprise fees?
Absolutely. Zeffy provides free live chat, email, and phone support to every nonprofit. OneCause and CauseVox reserve priority support for enterprise customers only.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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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