Patron Manager VS Whova
PatronManager and Whova both offer event ticketing and management tools, but they charge fees that reduce your fundraising impact. Zeffy combines event ticketing, donation processing, and donor management with zero fees — so every dollar from ticket sales and donations stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Patron Manager VS Whova
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over PatronManager and Whova if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your event proceeds
PatronManager charges $99/month plus 2.9% processing fees, while Whova costs $599 per event. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or conference actually raises money for your mission.
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Run complete fundraising campaigns, not just events
PatronManager and Whova focus on ticketing and networking. Zeffy includes auctions, raffles, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management in one platform built for nonprofits.
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Get real support when you need it most
PatronManager and Whova offer business-hours support only. Zeffy provides unlimited help via chat, email, and phone whenever your fundraising deadlines demand it.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy's zero-fee model compare to event platforms that charge monthly subscriptions?
Event platforms like PatronManager charge $99+ monthly plus processing fees, while Whova costs $599 per event. Zeffy eliminates all platform fees, keeping 100% of your fundraising with your mission. Donors can leave voluntary contributions to support our platform.
Can Zeffy replace multiple event management tools with one complete platform?
Yes. Instead of juggling separate tools for ticketing, auctions, and donor management, Zeffy combines everything nonprofits need. Run events, manage ongoing donors, process donations, and sell merchandise all in one zero-fee platform built specifically for nonprofits.
Why should nonprofits choose Zeffy over event management platforms like PatronManager and Whova?
Event platforms charge monthly fees plus processing costs that eat into your budget. Zeffy offers complete fundraising tools with zero fees, so 100% of donations reach your cause. You get ticketing, auctions, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management in one platform.
Can Zeffy handle both events and ongoing fundraising better than specialized event platforms?
Yes. While PatronManager and Whova focus mainly on events, Zeffy supports your year-round fundraising needs. Run galas, manage monthly donors, launch peer-to-peer campaigns, and sell merchandise all without fees cutting into your mission funding.
How much money can nonprofits save by switching from event platforms to Zeffy?
Event platforms typically charge $99-599 monthly plus 2.9% processing fees. A nonprofit raising $50,000 annually would save over $2,600 in fees with Zeffy. That's funding that stays with your programs instead of going to platform costs.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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.
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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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