Raise 365 VS PayBee
Raise 365 takes 5% plus processing fees on every donation. PayBee charges 2% plus processing fees. Both platforms cost nonprofits thousands — $5,000 vs $2,000 on every $50,000 raised.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over Raise 365 and PayBee if you're a nonprofit
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PayBee charges $599 upfront, Raise 365 takes 8% per gift, Zeffy covers all costs
PayBee requires $599 to unlock in-person events and Raise 365 takes 5% plus processing fees on every donation. Zeffy gives you ticketing, auctions, raffles, and donor management completely free so your fundraiser keeps 100%.
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Run raffles and auctions without losing hundreds to platform fees
PayBee locks raffles behind higher-tier plans and Raise 365 charges 8% on every ticket sold. Zeffy includes online raffles, 50/50 draws, and auction tools at no cost so your community fundraiser actually raises money.
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Launch your first campaign today without paying setup fees or monthly subscriptions
PayBee requires plan decisions and setup fees before you can start, and Raise 365's unclear onboarding leaves small teams guessing. Zeffy's built for first-timers — create your donation form, send it out, and start raising funds in under 30 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for all fundraising tools?
Yes. Zeffy charges zero platform fees, processing fees, or setup costs for all tools including donations, events, auctions, and CRM. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support Zeffy, but your nonprofit never pays anything.
Can I run events and raffles without paying upgrade fees?
Absolutely. Zeffy includes ticketing, raffles, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns at no cost. While competitors lock these features behind paid plans, Zeffy gives you everything free from day one.
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 — no setup fees or plan decisions needed.
Can I run my entire fundraising operation without paying platform fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes donations, events, auctions, CRM, and email campaigns with zero platform fees. While Raise 365 takes 5% and PayBee takes 2% of every donation, Zeffy covers all costs so your full fundraising amount goes to your mission.
What happens when I need help setting up my campaigns?
Zeffy provides free live chat, email, and phone support to all nonprofits. Unlike competitors who limit support by plan tier, our team helps every organization succeed without charging extra for assistance.
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.
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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