RallyUp Charges by Activity, Blackbaud by Contract. Zeffy Charges Neither.

RallyUp charges no platform fee on its Free plan and 2.9% to 6.9% per activity on Flex, with card processing on every gift on both. Blackbaud charges 2.99% plus $600+ annually.

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RallyUp VS Blackbaud

RallyUp VS Blackbaud: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

All-in-one Fundraising Features

Zero-Fees on Transactions

All-in-One Toolkit (Donations, Events, Auctions, Store, Raffles...)

Designed Specifically for Nonprofits

Built-in CRM (Donor Profiles, History, Tags)

Unified Dashboard to Track Everything

Multi-Channel Fundraising (Email, Events, P2P)

Automated Workflows (emails, receipts, reminders)

Custom Branded Pages for Campaigns

Pricing

Varies.

0% on Free (donor tips) or 2.9% to 6.9% on Flex, plus card processing on every gift

Varies.

3% + card fees + $99/mo minimum

Processing fees

2.9% + $0.30.

1.9%-2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (varies by payment processor and nonprofit verification status); ACH transactions at 1.9% + $0.30

2.99% + $0.30.

Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB: 2.99% + $0.30 per transaction (USD); American Express: 3.5% + $0.30 per transaction (USD); ACH/Direct Debit: 1% + fee per transaction

Platform fees

0% to 6.9%.

Free plan: 0% platform fee; donors are asked to tip RallyUp. Flex plan: 2.9% on tickets and store, 4.9% on auctions, crowdfunding and a-thons, 6.9% on raffles and sweepstakes, 0% on donation pages. Card processing of 1.9% to 2.9% + $0.30 applies on both.

$20.

Blackbaud NetCommunity Account: $20-$75 per Merchant Account

Monthly fees

$0.

No monthly subscription fees or contracts required

$0.

No monthly fees mentioned

Value for money

4.7.

N/A.

Features

4.5/5.

Ease of use on Capterra. Raffles, online auctions, ticketing, peer-to-peer and a store on the Free plan; in-person gala tools on Flex.

N/A.

Complex enterprise system that requires separate products, IT support, and $10,000+ contracts.

Donations

Donation forms with recurring giving and custom fields available on the free tier.

Donation forms with recurring giving and customization, but often require a paid plan and IT support.

Ticketing

Ticketing and registration on the Free plan.

Event ticketing and registration via Altru, sold separately from fundraising tools.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Personal and team fundraising pages on the Free plan.

Peer-to-peer campaigns available but require higher-tier plans and technical setup.

Auctions

Online auctions on the Free plan; live and silent auctions, paddle raise and automated checkout on Flex.

Silent and live auction tools via Altru, requiring enterprise subscription and implementation.

Raffles

Raffles and 50/50s with random winner drawing on the Free plan.

No built-in raffle tools; requires third-party integration or manual management.

Online store

A Storefront for merchandise on the Free plan.

No online store functionality for selling merchandise or products.

Memberships

Memberships are not publicly mentioned.

Member management via Altru with portal access and renewals, available as an enterprise product with $10,000+ contracts.

Donor Management/CRM

Donor Profiles with each supporter's history; no built-in CRM, with native integrations to Salesforce, HubSpot and others.

Enterprise donor database with wealth screening and gift tracking across multiple products.

Emails & Newsletter

Built-in newsletters are not publicly mentioned; integrates with email tools like Mailchimp and ActiveCampaign.

Email campaigns via Luminate Online with templates and segmentation, sold as a separate add-on.

Payment Processing

Through the nonprofit's own Stripe or PayPal account: cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal, at 1.9% to 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.

Blackbaud Merchant Services processing with 2.99–3.5% fees and required merchant account setup.

Payment methods

In-person payments not supported; supports credit cards, digital wallets, and ACH.

Full payment options but requires Blackbaud merchant services and extra setup fees.

Credit Card Payments

All major cards through the nonprofit's own Stripe or PayPal account, at 1.9% to 2.9% + $0.30.

Accepts all major credit and debit cards via Blackbaud Merchant Services; requires using their payment processor and setup fees.

Apple Pay & Google Pay

Apple Pay and Google Pay, plus PayPal.

Supports digital wallets via Blackbaud checkout, typically for organizations on the full payment suite.

ACH / Bank Transfers

ACH is not publicly mentioned on RallyUp's pricing page.

ACH bank transfers available via Blackbaud Merchant Services with additional monthly and per-transaction fees.

Tap to Pay App

The free RallyUp Events app takes Tap to Pay, a card reader or manual entry, in the US.

Supports in-person payments via Blackbaud POS; requires hardware purchase and separate merchant account setup.

Customer Support

4.7/5.

2.9/5.

Unlimited Support

Support available on all plans but no nonprofit-specific expertise or dedicated fundraising guidance

Enterprise-level support requires $10,000+ contracts - smaller nonprofits get basic email help with slower response times

Phone Support / Office Hours

Phone support is not publicly mentioned; free fundraising experts by chat or email on every plan.

Phone support available for enterprise customers - basic plans limited to email and chat during business hours

Webinars

Regular training webinars and educational sessions for users

No regular webinars or training sessions - enterprise customers get dedicated onboarding for $10,000+ contracts only

Help Center

A knowledge base, with an AI assistant as the first step.

Comprehensive help center with step-by-step guides built for nonprofit teams

Chat and email with fundraising experts on every plan, with a person on request.

Email support with response times varying by plan tier - priority responses given to higher-paying enterprise clients

Nonprofit-Focused Support Team

Free fundraising experts on every plan, who can also build your campaign for you.

Support access depends on contract size - priority help for enterprise clients paying $10,000+

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Why Zeffy over RallyUp and Blackbaud?

Why choose Zeffy over RallyUp and Blackbaud if you're a nonprofit

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Keep 100% of every raffle ticket and event sale

RallyUp's Flex plan takes up to 6.9% per sale, card processing applies to every gift on both RallyUp plans, and Blackbaud charges 2.99% plus merchant fees. Zeffy charges nothing, so your 50/50 draw or gala actually funds your mission instead of paying platform costs.

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Run your whole fundraiser without switching platforms or paying for upgrades

RallyUp covers raffles and peer-to-peer on its free plan, and charges 2.9% to 6.9% on Flex for in-person auction tools. Blackbaud sells ticketing, email, and CRM as separate products. Zeffy gives you donations, events, memberships, auctions, and email in one place with zero fees.

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Get help from people who've actually run a nonprofit campaign

RallyUp offers free experts by chat or email, and Blackbaud reserves phone help for enterprise clients. Zeffy's team includes fundraising experts who respond in under 6 hours and understand the work you're doing.

Frequently asked questions

Can I run all my fundraising activities without paying platform fees?

Yes. Zeffy charges zero platform fees on donations, events, memberships, raffles, and auctions. RallyUp's Free plan carries no platform fee and asks donors to tip, but card processing applies to every gift; its Flex plan deducts 2.9% to 6.9% based on activity and is where the in-person auction tools sit. Blackbaud takes 2.99-3.5% plus merchant fees on every transaction.

Do I need technical expertise to get started with fundraising campaigns?

No. Zeffy works right out of the box and you can launch campaigns in under 30 minutes. RallyUp's Free plan covers its core online tools; in-person gala tools need Flex. Blackbaud needs IT support, implementation timelines, and often paid consultants to get running.

Will I get nonprofit-specific support when I need help?

Absolutely. Zeffy's team includes fundraising experts who respond in under 6 hours and understand your work. RallyUp offers free fundraising experts by chat or email. Blackbaud reserves quality support for enterprise contracts over $10,000.

Can I run multiple fundraising activities without paying for separate tools?

Yes. Zeffy includes donations, events, raffles, auctions, and memberships in one platform at zero cost. RallyUp's Free plan includes raffles, online auctions, ticketing and peer-to-peer; in-person gala tools need Flex. Blackbaud sells each feature separately as different products.

Will I get fast support when I need help during busy fundraising seasons?

Absolutely. Zeffy's team responds in under 6 hours year-round with nonprofit-specific expertise. RallyUp offers free experts by chat or email on every plan; response times are not publicly mentioned. Blackbaud prioritizes enterprise clients over smaller organizations.

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