OneCause VS Tithely
OneCause charges $3,000+ annually plus 5% platform fees. Tithely takes 2.9% per donation. Both cost thousands — nonprofits need free alternatives.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over OneCause and Tithely if you're a nonprofit
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OneCause and Tithely charge fees on every donation, Zeffy covers them all
OneCause takes 5% plus card fees and requires $500+ upfront. Tithely charges 2.9% + 30¢ per gift. Zeffy charges zero fees so your raffle, gala, or year-round fundraising keeps 100% of every dollar raised.
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Run raffles, auctions, and events without losing 5% to platform cuts
OneCause and Tithely both charge processing fees on ticket sales and raffle entries. Zeffy covers all transaction costs so your 50/50 draw, silent auction, or basket raffle raises money for your mission, not software companies.
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Built for nonprofits who need more than church software or event-only tools
OneCause is built for big events, Tithely is built for churches. Zeffy works for food banks, animal rescues, youth programs, and grassroots teams who need donations, ticketing, CRM, and peer-to-peer in one free platform.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for all fundraising activities?
Yes. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits. 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 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.
Why do all-in-one fundraising platforms charge so many fees?
Most all-in-one platforms take a cut because they need to cover their costs and make profit. OneCause charges 5% plus processing fees, Tithely takes 2.9% plus 30¢ per gift. Zeffy works differently — donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform, so nonprofits keep 100% of their fundraising.
Can Zeffy handle everything my nonprofit needs in one place?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, auctions, raffles, memberships, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management — all fee-free. Unlike OneCause's event focus or Tithely's church tools, Zeffy works for any nonprofit mission year-round.
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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