Pledge It VS RallyUp
Pledge It charges $150 monthly plus transaction fees. RallyUp takes up to 6.9% per donation — $6,900 on every $100,000 raised going to software, not your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Pledge It VS RallyUp
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Pledge It and RallyUp if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of what you raise without monthly bills or platform cuts
Pledge It charges $150/month plus card fees and RallyUp takes up to 6.9% per transaction. Zeffy charges zero fees so every dollar goes directly to your mission.
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Run donations, events, raffles, and auctions from one simple platform
Pledge It focuses on peer-to-peer campaigns and RallyUp locks most tools behind paid plans. Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, memberships, auctions, raffles, and donor management with zero fees and no upgrades required.
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Get help from people who actually understand nonprofit fundraising
Pledge It offers limited support hours and RallyUp slows down during peak seasons. Zeffy's team responds in under 6 hours with real fundraising expertise through live chat, email, and phone support.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to other all-in-one fundraising platforms?
Zeffy is 100% free with zero platform fees, no monthly costs, and no processing fees. Pledge It charges $150/month plus transaction fees. RallyUp takes 2.9-6.9% platform fees plus processing fees. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support Zeffy.
Can I run all my fundraising activities without paying for upgrades?
Yes. Zeffy includes donations, peer-to-peer campaigns, event ticketing, memberships, auctions, and raffles at no cost. Other platforms require paid plans for most features or charge platform fees on every transaction.
What kind of support does Zeffy offer compared to other all-in-one platforms?
Zeffy provides unlimited email support, live chat, phone support, and regular webinars with fundraising experts who respond in under 6 hours. Other platforms limit support to business hours with slower response times and no nonprofit-specific expertise.
Can I accept all payment types without extra fees or hardware?
Yes. Zeffy accepts credit cards, ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay with zero fees. You can even take payments in-person with our tap-to-pay app. Pledge It doesn't support ACH transfers, and RallyUp limits digital wallets to online donations only.
Will I get stuck with limited features on the free plan?
Never. Zeffy gives you full access to donations, events, auctions, raffles, memberships, and CRM forever. Pledge It locks most tools behind paid plans, and RallyUp charges up to 6.9% platform fees for advanced features.
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.
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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