Raise 365 VS ToucanTech
Raise 365 takes 5% plus card fees on every donation. ToucanTech charges $8,000 annually before you raise a dollar. Both cost nonprofits thousands while Zeffy keeps 100% of donations free.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Raise 365 VS ToucanTech
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Raise 365 and ToucanTech if you're a nonprofit
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Raise 365 and ToucanTech take a cut before your mission gets funded
Raise 365 charges 5% plus card fees on every donation. ToucanTech starts at $8,000 per year. Zeffy covers all costs so you keep 100% of what your community gives.
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Launch your first campaign today, not after a sales call
Raise 365 has unclear setup and ToucanTech requires enterprise onboarding. Zeffy's built for first-timers — create your account and start fundraising in under 30 minutes.
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Get real support from people who understand small nonprofits
Raise 365's support is slow and unhelpful. ToucanTech gates help by pricing tier. Zeffy gives every nonprofit free live chat, email, and phone support with 2–6 hour response times.
Frequently asked questions
Can I access all fundraising tools without paying thousands upfront?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, raffles, auctions, and donor management for free. No $8,000 annual contracts or monthly fees to unlock features your nonprofit needs.
What payment methods can my donors use with Zeffy?
Donors can give using credit cards, debit cards, ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. All payment methods work fee-free for one-time and recurring donations.
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 payments. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
Can I run events and campaigns without paying monthly fees?
Absolutely. Zeffy includes ticketing, raffles, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management at no cost. No monthly subscriptions, no annual contracts, no hidden fees to access features you need.
How quickly can I start fundraising compared to other platforms?
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 sales calls or implementation timelines.
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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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