PayPal VS Qgiv
PayPal takes $1,990 from every $100,000 raised. Qgiv takes $3,950. Both charge fees that add up — while Zeffy gives you the same tools at zero cost.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over PayPal and Qgiv if you're a nonprofit
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PayPal and Qgiv take fees from every raffle ticket sold, Zeffy doesn't
PayPal charges 1.99% + $0.49 per ticket and has no raffle tools. Qgiv charges 3.95% + $0.30 per ticket plus $259/month for raffle features. Zeffy gives you raffle management, ticket sales, and winner selection with zero fees.
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Run your 50/50 draw without losing money to platform costs
PayPal only processes payments and requires separate raffle software. Qgiv charges monthly fees on top of transaction costs. Zeffy includes raffle tools, compliance tracking, and ticket limits at no cost.
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Sell raffle tickets online and keep every dollar for your cause
PayPal takes nearly 2% of every ticket and offers no raffle features. Qgiv charges processing fees plus subscription costs. Zeffy covers all fees so your raffle proceeds go directly to your mission.
Frequently asked questions
Why should I choose Zeffy over PayPal for donations?
PayPal takes 1.99% + $0.49 from every donation, while Zeffy is 100% free. Plus, PayPal only processes payments — Zeffy gives you donation forms, donor tracking, and tax receipts in one place.
Can I track donors and send thank-you emails with Zeffy?
Yes. Zeffy includes donor management and email tools at no cost. PayPal only processes payments, so you'd need separate (expensive) tools for donor tracking and communication.
How much money will I save switching from PayPal to Zeffy?
On $10,000 in donations, PayPal charges $689 in fees. Zeffy charges $0. That's $689 more for your mission instead of payment processing fees.
Why should I choose Zeffy over PayPal and Qgiv for my nonprofit?
PayPal takes 1.99% + $0.49 per donation and only processes payments. Qgiv charges 3.95% + $0.30 plus monthly fees up to $259. Zeffy is 100% free with all fundraising tools included.
Can I run events and peer-to-peer campaigns without monthly fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions, and raffles at no cost. Qgiv charges $259/month for peer-to-peer, and PayPal doesn't offer these tools at all.
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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.
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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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