PayPal VS Cheddar Up
PayPal takes $1,990 from every $100,000 raised. Cheddar Up takes $3,950. Both charge fees — neither gives you real nonprofit tools like donor management or tax receipts.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
PayPal VS Cheddar Up
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over PayPal and Cheddar Up if you're a nonprofit
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PayPal and Cheddar Up take a cut of every raffle ticket, Zeffy doesn't
PayPal charges 1.99% + $0.49 per ticket and Cheddar Up takes 3.95% + $0.95. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your 50/50 draw or basket raffle keeps 100% of proceeds for your mission.
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Run raffles without losing money to platform fees or monthly charges
PayPal has no raffle tools and Cheddar Up requires paid plans starting at $15/month. Zeffy gives you raffle management, ticket tracking, and winner selection completely free.
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Sell raffle tickets online with built-in donor tracking and email tools
PayPal offers payment processing only and Cheddar Up lacks donor management. Zeffy includes raffle tools plus donor profiles, automated tax receipts, and email campaigns in one place.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for nonprofits?
Yes, Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits. There are no monthly fees, platform fees, or transaction fees. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy free for organizations like yours.
Can I switch from PayPal to Zeffy without losing donor data?
Yes, you can easily import your donor data into Zeffy's CRM. You'll keep all your donor history while gaining access to better tracking, automated tax receipts, and email tools in one place.
What fundraising tools does Zeffy include beyond payment processing?
Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, auctions, memberships, donor management, and email marketing. Everything you need to fundraise without paying for multiple tools.
Why should I choose Zeffy over PayPal for collecting donations?
PayPal takes 1.99% + $0.49 from every donation and only processes payments. Zeffy is 100% free and includes donor management, tax receipts, and email tools in one place.
Can I track donor relationships without paying monthly fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes donor profiles, giving history, and automated thank-you emails at no cost. PayPal only tracks transactions, not donor relationships or engagement.
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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