Paciolan VS Tixify
Paciolan and Tixify offer ticketing solutions for events, but both charge fees that reduce your fundraising impact. Zeffy provides complete event ticketing, donation processing, and donor management with zero fees — so every dollar from ticket sales stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over Paciolan and Tixify if you're a nonprofit
🌟
Keep 100% of your ticket sales
Paciolan and Tixify charge 2.9% + $0.30 per ticket plus monthly fees. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or community event actually raises money for your mission.
🎯
Get all fundraising tools in one place
Paciolan and Tixify only handle ticketing. Zeffy includes donations, raffles, auctions, and donor management so you can run complete fundraising campaigns without juggling multiple platforms.
⚡
Start selling tickets in minutes, not months
Paciolan requires complex enterprise setup and Tixify needs technical integration. Zeffy works right out of the box with simple templates designed for nonprofit events.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Zeffy over ticketing platforms like Paciolan for nonprofit events?
Zeffy charges zero fees on tickets while Paciolan takes 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction plus gateway fees. More importantly, Zeffy combines ticketing with donations, auctions, and raffles in one platform built for nonprofits. Paciolan only handles tickets and requires expensive technical support that small nonprofits can't afford.
How does Zeffy's zero-fee model help nonprofits compared to traditional ticketing platforms?
Traditional ticketing platforms like Paciolan and Tixify charge processing fees that eat into your fundraising. With Zeffy's zero-fee model, you keep 100% of ticket sales. Plus, donors can leave voluntary contributions to support our platform, so you get full ticket revenue while still accessing professional ticketing tools designed specifically for nonprofit needs.
Why should nonprofits choose Zeffy over Paciolan for event ticketing?
Zeffy charges zero fees on ticket sales, while Paciolan takes 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction plus gateway fees. For a $50 ticket, you keep the full $50 with Zeffy versus $48.55 with Paciolan. Plus, Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits with simple setup, while Paciolan requires complex technical support that's costly for small organizations.
How does Zeffy compare to Tixify for nonprofit fundraising events?
Zeffy offers zero-fee ticketing plus integrated donations, auctions, and raffles all in one platform. Tixify only handles ticketing and charges standard processing fees, requiring you to use separate tools for fundraising activities. With Zeffy, you can sell tickets and collect donations seamlessly without juggling multiple platforms or paying extra fees.
Can Zeffy handle both simple and complex nonprofit events better than ticketing platforms?
Yes, Zeffy scales from simple fundraising dinners to complex galas with auctions and raffles. Unlike Paciolan and Tixify which focus only on ticket sales, Zeffy combines ticketing with donation collection, membership management, and peer-to-peer fundraising. You get everything nonprofits need in one zero-fee platform designed specifically for your mission.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
Related content
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.
50,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at $0.
For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.
.webp)
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.
%20(1).webp){kind=avatar}
%20(1).webp){kind=avatar}
.webp){kind=avatar}
.webp){kind=avatar}
%20(1).webp){kind=avatar}
.webp){kind=avatar}
Zero-fee fundraising in action — nonprofit stories worth sharing.
© 2025 Zeffy, inc. All rights reserved.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique. Duis cursus, mi quis viverra ornare, eros dolor interdum nulla, ut commodo diam libero vitae erat. Aenean faucibus nibh et justo cursus id rutrum lorem imperdiet. Nunc ut sem vitae risus tristique posuere.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique. Duis cursus, mi quis viverra ornare, eros dolor interdum nulla, ut commodo diam libero vitae erat. Aenean faucibus nibh et justo cursus id rutrum lorem imperdiet. Nunc ut sem vitae risus tristique posuere.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique. Duis cursus, mi quis viverra ornare, eros dolor interdum nulla, ut commodo diam libero vitae erat. Aenean faucibus nibh et justo cursus id rutrum lorem imperdiet. Nunc ut sem vitae risus tristique posuere.
Heading 1
Heading 2
Heading 3
Heading 4
Heading 5
Heading 6
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
Block quote
Ordered list
- Item 1
- Item 2
- Item 3
Unordered list
- Item A
- Item B
- Item C
Bold text
Emphasis
Superscript
Subscript
Heading 1
Heading 2
Heading 3
Heading 4
Heading 5
Heading 6
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
Block quote
Ordered list
- Item 1
- Item 2
- Item 3
Unordered list
- Item A
- Item B
- Item C
Bold text
Emphasis
Superscript
Subscript