Peoplesfundraising VS Snap! Raise
Snap! Raise takes $20,000 from every $100,000 raised. Peoplesfundraising takes $1,750. Both charge fees — Zeffy takes $0.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Peoplesfundraising VS Snap! Raise
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Peoplesfundraising and Snap! Raise if you're a nonprofit
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Peoplesfundraising and Snap! Raise charge fees on every raffle ticket sold
Peoplesfundraising takes 1.75–2.75% per ticket, and Snap! Raise takes 20%. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your 50/50 draw or basket raffle keeps 100% of ticket sales for your mission.
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Your raffle shouldn't cost you 2–20% of what you raise
Whether you're running a monthly 50/50 or a one-time raffle, platform fees add up fast. Zeffy gives you ticket sales tracking, winner selection, and compliance tools at no cost — so more of what you raise actually funds your work.
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Run compliant raffles without losing a cut to platform fees
Peoplesfundraising requires paid plans to unlock raffle features, and Snap! Raise is built for schools, not nonprofits. Zeffy gives you raffle tools, donor data, and email follow-ups in one place — free from day one, no upgrades required.
Frequently asked questions
Why should I choose Zeffy over other all-in-one fundraising platforms?
Unlike platforms that charge 1.75-20% fees, Zeffy is completely free. You get donation forms, events, donor management, and email tools without paying platform cuts or monthly subscriptions.
Can I accept different payment types without extra fees?
Yes. Zeffy accepts credit cards, ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay with zero processing fees. Many competitors only accept cards or charge extra for different payment methods.
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for 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.
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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