Peoplesfundraising VS Raise 365
Peoplesfundraising charges 1.75% on donations. Raise 365 charges 5% + 2.9% + $0.30 — nearly $800 on every $10,000 raised versus $175.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Peoplesfundraising VS Raise 365
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Peoplesfundraising and Raise 365 if you're a nonprofit
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Peoplesfundraising and Raise 365 take a cut of every raffle ticket sold
Peoplesfundraising charges 1.75–2.75% per ticket, and Raise 365 takes 5% plus processing fees. Zeffy covers all costs so your 50/50 draw or basket raffle keeps 100% for your mission.
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Your raffle shouldn't cost you 5–8% in platform fees
Peoplesfundraising and Raise 365 charge fees on every ticket sold, eating into your fundraiser before it even ends. Zeffy charges zero fees so your raffle revenue goes straight to your cause.
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Run raffles without losing money to fees or juggling tools
Peoplesfundraising and Raise 365 lock raffle tools behind paid plans and charge fees on top. Zeffy gives you raffle campaigns, donor tracking, and email tools in one place, completely free.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees on all fundraising activities?
Yes. Zeffy charges zero platform fees on donations, events, raffles, ticketing, and everything else. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep the platform running, but you keep 100% of what they give to your cause.
Can I manage donor relationships and send emails directly in Zeffy?
Yes. Zeffy includes built-in donor management, email tools, and reporting so you can track giving history, send thank-you messages, and build relationships without paying for separate software or switching between platforms.
What features are included in Zeffy's free plan?
Everything. Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, memberships, CRM, and email tools at no cost. There are no paid tiers or feature upgrades to unlock.
Can I run multiple fundraising activities without paying extra fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes donations, events, raffles, auctions, and memberships all at zero cost. Unlike platforms that charge 1.75-5% per transaction, you keep 100% of everything raised across all activities.
Do I need separate tools for donor communication and payment processing?
No. Zeffy combines payment processing, donor management, and email tools in one platform. You can accept payments, track donor history, and send thank-you messages without switching between multiple systems or paying extra fees.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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.
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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