Raise 365 VS Salsa Labs
Raise 365 takes 8% total fees on every donation. Salsa Labs charges $349/month plus processing fees. Both platforms cost nonprofits thousands annually.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Raise 365 VS Salsa Labs
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Raise 365 and Salsa Labs if you're a nonprofit
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Raise 365 and Salsa Labs charge fees on every donation. Zeffy doesn't.
Raise 365 takes 8% off every dollar raised. Salsa Labs charges $349/month plus card fees. Zeffy covers all costs so your $1,000 raffle stays at $1,000.
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Run raffles, events, and campaigns without paying for the privilege
Raise 365 locks raffles behind paid plans. Salsa Labs has no raffle tools at all. Zeffy gives you raffles, ticketing, auctions, and donations in one place for free.
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Launch your first campaign today, not after onboarding calls
Raise 365 offers unclear setup with sparse help docs. Salsa Labs requires onboarding calls and training. Zeffy works right away — create your form and start fundraising in minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run auctions and raffles without paying extra fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes auctions, raffles, and 50/50s at zero cost. Both Raise 365 and Salsa Labs either charge extra for these features or don't offer them at all.
How much will I save by switching from paid platforms?
On $10,000 raised annually, you'd save $800+ with Raise 365's fees and $4,000+ with Salsa Labs' monthly charges. Zeffy keeps 100% of donations in your hands.
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for all fundraising activities?
Yes. Zeffy covers all platform and processing costs so you keep 100% of donations, ticket sales, and membership fees. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
Can I run events and raffles without paying platform fees?
Absolutely. Zeffy includes event ticketing, raffles, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns at no cost. No upgrades or hidden fees to access features you need for successful fundraising.
How quickly can I start fundraising compared to enterprise platforms?
Most organizations launch their first campaign the same day they sign up. Our tools are built for small teams with no training required, unlike complex enterprise systems.
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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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