OneCause VS Snap! Raise
OneCause charges $2,995/year plus 5% fees for events. Snap! Raise takes 20% of everything raised. Both platforms cost thousands — Zeffy gives you the same tools free.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
OneCause VS Snap! Raise
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over OneCause and Snap! Raise if you're a nonprofit
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OneCause and Snap! Raise take a cut before you raise a dollar, Zeffy covers every fee
OneCause charges $3,000+ annually plus 5% platform fees. Snap! Raise takes 20% of every donation. Zeffy charges nothing so 100% of what your community gives goes directly to your mission.
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Run raffles that actually raise money for your mission, not platform costs
OneCause and Snap! Raise charge platform fees on every raffle ticket sold. Zeffy charges zero fees so your 50/50 draw or basket raffle keeps 100% of proceeds for your cause.
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Get donor management, email tools, and year-round fundraising in one place with zero fees
OneCause focuses on events, Snap! Raise on school campaigns. Zeffy gives you donation forms, donor tracking, email newsletters, and membership tools that work year-round without paying for separate platforms or upgrades.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for fundraising?
Yes. Zeffy charges zero platform fees, zero monthly fees, and zero transaction fees. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform, but it's completely optional.
Can I use Zeffy for both events and year-round fundraising?
Absolutely. Zeffy handles donations, memberships, ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, and auctions in one place. You get everything you need without paying for separate event packages.
How long does it take to get started with Zeffy?
You can start fundraising in minutes. Create your account, build your first form, and start accepting donations right away. No setup fees, no training required, no plan upgrades to unlock features.
Can I use Zeffy for ongoing donor relationships, not just campaigns?
Yes. Unlike platforms built for short-term campaigns, Zeffy gives you donor management, email tools, and membership features to build lasting relationships year-round. All fee-free.
What payment methods does Zeffy accept compared to other platforms?
Zeffy accepts credit cards, ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and in-person payments through our tap-to-pay app. More payment options mean more ways for donors to give.
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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