OneCause VS Subsplash
OneCause charges $5,000 on every $100,000 raised plus setup fees. Subsplash takes $2,990 on the same amount. Both platforms charge fees that add up — see how they compare for nonprofit fundraising.
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OneCause VS Subsplash
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over OneCause and Subsplash if you're a nonprofit
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OneCause and Subsplash charge fees on every donation, Zeffy covers them all
OneCause takes 5% plus card fees and requires a $500 setup fee. Subsplash charges 2.99% + $0.30 per transaction. Zeffy charges zero fees so every dollar raised goes directly to your mission.
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Run raffles, auctions, and year-round fundraising without paying for separate tools
OneCause is built for big galas, Subsplash is designed for churches. Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, auctions, raffles, memberships, and donor management in one place with zero fees.
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OneCause costs $3,000+ annually and Subsplash takes 3% per gift, Zeffy is 100% free
OneCause requires annual contracts starting at $2,995 and Subsplash gates features behind paid plans. Zeffy is completely free with every fundraising tool you need, no upgrades or hidden costs.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get the same level of support on Zeffy as I would with paid platforms?
Yes. Zeffy provides free live chat, email, and phone support to every nonprofit. OneCause reserves priority support for enterprise customers, while Subsplash gates phone support behind higher-tier plans.
What fundraising tools does Zeffy include that OneCause and Subsplash don't offer?
Zeffy includes memberships, online stores, and raffles at zero cost. OneCause lacks membership tools and online stores, while Subsplash has no auction or raffle capabilities and focuses on church-specific features.
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for all fundraising activities?
Yes. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits with no processing fees, platform fees, or monthly charges. We cover all transaction fees so you keep every dollar raised. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
Can I run events and auctions on Zeffy without paying extra fees?
Absolutely. Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, auctions, raffles, peer-to-peer campaigns, and a full donor CRM in one platform. Everything you need to fundraise without paying for multiple tools or plan upgrades.
How does switching to Zeffy compare to staying with OneCause or Subsplash?
OneCause charges 5% platform fees plus processing fees, while Subsplash takes 2.99% per donation. Zeffy is 100% free with all fundraising tools included. You can import your donor data and start fundraising immediately without losing any information.
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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