Raise 365 VS Ludus Ticketing
Raise 365 takes $800 from every $10,000 raised. Ludus charges $575 per $10,000 in tickets. Both platforms charge fees while Zeffy gives you the same tools free.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Raise 365 VS Ludus Ticketing
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Raise 365 and Ludus Ticketing if you're a nonprofit
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Raise 365 and Ludus charge fees on every ticket and donation
Raise 365 takes 5% plus card fees, Ludus charges 5% + $0.75 per ticket. Those costs add up fast when you're running galas, raffles, and year-round campaigns.
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Keep 100% with Zeffy's zero-fee fundraising platform
Zeffy covers all platform and processing costs so your $5,000 gala stays at $5,000. No fees on donations, tickets, raffles, or memberships — ever.
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Built for nonprofits, not theaters or subscription models
Raise 365 and Ludus are built for recurring subscriptions and theater operations. Zeffy gives you donor management, email tools, and fundraising campaigns designed for nonprofit teams.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for fundraising?
Yes. Zeffy covers all platform and processing costs so you keep 100% of donations. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
Can I run events and campaigns without paying extra fees?
Absolutely. Zeffy includes ticketing, raffles, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donation forms at no cost. No upgrades or hidden fees to access features you need.
How quickly can I launch my first campaign?
Most organizations launch their first campaign the same day they sign up. Our tools are built for small teams with no tech experience required.
Can I run auctions and events without paying platform fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes auctions, ticketing, and event management with zero platform fees. Both Raise 365 and Ludus charge 5% plus processing fees, but Zeffy covers all costs so you keep 100% of every dollar raised.
Why do other platforms charge fees when Zeffy doesn't?
Most platforms take a cut to fund their business. Zeffy operates differently — donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform, so nonprofits never pay fees.
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.
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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