Qtego VS Whova
Qtego and Whova help you manage fundraising events, but they charge fees that reduce what you raise for your cause. Zeffy gives you event ticketing, mobile bidding, donor management, and donation forms — all with zero fees so every dollar from your event stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over Qtego and Whova if you're a nonprofit
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Qtego and Whova charge fees on every ticket sold
Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or fundraising dinner actually raises money for your mission instead of paying platform costs.
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Event platforms limit you to just events
Zeffy handles events plus year-round fundraising, so you can sell raffle tickets, collect donations, and manage donors all in one place.
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Complex event software requires training time you don't have
Zeffy works right out of the box with simple setup, so you can focus on donor relationships instead of learning new software.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Zeffy over event management platforms like Qtego and Whova?
Event platforms charge fees on every ticket and donation, eating into your fundraising goals. Zeffy offers 100% free fundraising tools with zero platform fees, so every dollar raised goes directly to your cause.
Can Zeffy handle more than just event ticketing?
Unlike event-only platforms, Zeffy provides year-round fundraising tools including peer-to-peer campaigns, online auctions, raffles, memberships, and donor management. Build lasting relationships beyond single events.
How does Zeffy's payment processing compare to event management platforms?
While event platforms charge processing fees on every transaction, Zeffy processes all payments at zero cost. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
How does Zeffy's zero-fee model compare to event platforms like Qtego and Whova?
Event platforms charge fees on tickets and donations, reducing your fundraising impact. Zeffy processes all payments at zero cost, keeping 100% of funds for your mission. Donors can leave voluntary contributions to support our platform.
Can Zeffy replace multiple event management tools for nonprofits?
Yes. While event platforms focus only on ticketing, Zeffy offers complete fundraising tools including auctions, raffles, peer-to-peer campaigns, donor management, and memberships. Run events and year-round fundraising from one platform.
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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.
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.
Masey, Loose Ends.
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