Raise 365 VS Rally Up
Raise 365 charges 5% platform fee plus 2.9% processing. RallyUp charges up to 6.9% depending on campaign type. Both take significant cuts from donations.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Raise 365 VS Rally Up
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Raise 365 and RallyUp if you're a nonprofit
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RallyUp and Raise 365 take up to 8% in fees, Zeffy takes nothing
RallyUp charges up to 6.9% per transaction and Raise 365 takes 5% plus card fees. Zeffy covers all costs so your $1,000 raffle stays at $1,000.
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RallyUp and Raise 365 lock features behind paid plans, Zeffy gives you everything free
RallyUp requires paid upgrades for raffles and ticketing, Raise 365 gates key tools behind plans. Zeffy gives you donations, events, raffles, and auctions in one place with zero fees.
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RallyUp and Raise 365 offer generic support, Zeffy's team knows fundraising
RallyUp's support slows during peak seasons and Raise 365's team lacks nonprofit expertise. Zeffy's fundraising experts respond in under 6 hours and understand your mission.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for all fundraising activities?
Yes. Zeffy covers all platform and processing costs so you keep 100% of donations, event tickets, raffle sales, and membership dues. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
Can I run events and raffles without paying for upgrades?
Absolutely. Zeffy includes ticketing, raffles, auctions, peer-to-peer campaigns, and online stores at no cost. No paid plans or feature restrictions — everything is free for every nonprofit.
How quickly can I get help when I need it?
Our support team responds in under 6 hours on average through live chat, email, and phone. We're fundraising experts who understand nonprofit work, not generic customer service reps.
Can I run multiple fundraising campaigns without paying extra fees?
Yes. Run unlimited donation campaigns, events, raffles, and auctions with zero platform fees. While Raise 365 and RallyUp charge 5-8% per transaction, Zeffy keeps 100% of every dollar raised.
What happens if I need help setting up my first campaign?
Our team responds in under 6 hours with real fundraising expertise. Unlike competitors with limited support hours, we provide live chat, email, and phone help whenever you need it.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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.
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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