Pledge It VS Subsplash
Pledge It charges $150 monthly plus transaction fees. Subsplash takes 2.99% on every donation. Both platforms cost nonprofits thousands — $1,500 on every $50,000 raised with Subsplash alone.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Pledge It VS Subsplash
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Pledge It and Subsplash if you're a nonprofit
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Pledge It and Subsplash charge fees to fundraise — Zeffy doesn't
Pledge It takes $150 per month plus 2.9% per transaction. Subsplash charges 2.99% per donation and gates tools behind paid plans. Zeffy covers all fees so you keep 100% of every gift.
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Run peer-to-peer campaigns, events, and year-round giving without monthly bills
Pledge It focuses on activity campaigns. Subsplash is built for churches. Zeffy gives nonprofits peer-to-peer tools, event ticketing, raffles, auctions, and donor management without paying for separate platforms.
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Get donation forms, ticketing, auctions, CRM, and email in one platform for $0
Pledge It and Subsplash require setup time and paid plans to unlock features. Zeffy gives you everything free from day one — create a form, launch a campaign, and start raising money in under 30 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to all-in-one fundraising platforms?
Pledge It charges $150/month plus 2.9% per transaction. Subsplash takes 2.99% per donation. Zeffy is 100% free with zero platform fees, no monthly costs, and no processing fees. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support Zeffy.
Can I run all my fundraising activities on Zeffy without paying for multiple tools?
Yes. Zeffy includes donations, peer-to-peer campaigns, event ticketing, auctions, raffles, memberships, and donor CRM in one platform. You get everything fee-free instead of paying for separate tools or premium upgrades like other all-in-one platforms require.
Does Zeffy work for small nonprofits without dedicated tech teams?
Absolutely. Zeffy is built for small teams with no tech background. Create forms in minutes, customize your branding, and start accepting donations the same day. No training required, no setup fees, and unlimited support included.
Can I switch from Pledge It or Subsplash to Zeffy without losing my donor data?
Yes. Zeffy makes it easy to import your donor data and start fundraising right away. You can move your contacts, donation history, and campaigns without disrupting your operations or losing relationships.
Why do all-in-one platforms charge fees when Zeffy doesn't?
Most platforms take a cut to fund their business model. Zeffy operates differently — donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep our platform free for nonprofits forever.
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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