Print Your Cause VS Big Commerce
Print Your Cause and BigCommerce help you sell merchandise online, but both charge fees that reduce your fundraising impact. Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management — all with zero fees so every dollar raised stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Print Your Cause VS Big Commerce
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Why choose Zeffy over Print your cause and BigCommerce if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your fundraising revenue
Print Your Cause takes 5% plus card fees, and BigCommerce charges $39/month plus transaction costs. Zeffy charges zero fees, so every dollar raised goes directly to your mission.
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Built for nonprofits, not retail stores
Print Your Cause and BigCommerce require workarounds for donations, raffles, and donor management. Zeffy handles all your fundraising needs in one place without complex setup.
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Get real support when you need it
Print Your Cause offers basic FAQ support, and BigCommerce limits phone support to enterprise plans. Zeffy provides unlimited email and phone support to help your fundraising succeed.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Zeffy over eCommerce platforms like Print Your Cause or BigCommerce for nonprofit fundraising?
Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits, not general retail. While eCommerce platforms charge 5% platform fees plus card processing costs, Zeffy is completely free. You get donation tools, event ticketing, and donor management designed for your mission, not merchandise sales.
Can eCommerce platforms handle nonprofit-specific needs like donations and peer-to-peer fundraising?
Most eCommerce platforms lack donation processing, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management features. They're designed for selling products, not building relationships with supporters. Zeffy offers all these tools at zero cost, with donors having the option to leave a voluntary contribution.
How do the costs compare between Zeffy and eCommerce platforms for nonprofit fundraising?
Print Your Cause charges 5% platform fees plus card processing costs. BigCommerce starts at $39/month plus transaction fees. These costs add up quickly and eat into your fundraising. Zeffy charges nothing, so 100% of donations reach your cause.
How do eCommerce platforms like Print Your Cause and BigCommerce handle nonprofit fundraising compared to Zeffy?
eCommerce platforms are built for selling products, not raising funds. Print Your Cause charges 5% platform fees plus card costs, while BigCommerce starts at $39/month with transaction fees. Zeffy is free and designed specifically for nonprofit fundraising with donation tools, event management, and donor relationships.
Why do nonprofits struggle with eCommerce platforms for their fundraising needs?
eCommerce platforms lack donation processing, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management. They're designed for merchandise sales, not building supporter relationships. Zeffy offers all these nonprofit-specific tools at zero cost, with donors having the option to leave a voluntary contribution.
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.
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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.
50,000+ 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.
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