ReadySetAuction and Silent Auction Pro help you run auctions, but they charge fees that reduce what you raise for your cause. Zeffy gives you auction tools plus donation forms, event ticketing, and donor management — all with zero fees so every dollar stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits


Ready Set Auction VS Silent Auction Pro


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ReadySetAuction takes 5% and Silent Auction Pro charges 7.9% on winning bids. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala auction actually raises money for your mission.
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ReadySetAuction and Silent Auction Pro limit support to business hours only. Zeffy offers unlimited support whenever you need help setting up your event.
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ReadySetAuction and Silent Auction Pro only handle auctions. Zeffy manages your auctions, raffles, donations, ticketing, and donor relationships all in one platform.
The savings add up fast. If you raise $10,000 through auctions, ReadySetAuction takes $500+ in fees while Silent Auction Pro takes $790. With Zeffy, you keep that entire amount to fund your mission instead of paying platform fees.
You get unlimited support whenever you need it. Our team helps via email and chat at no extra cost, plus you have access to our complete help center. No waiting for business hours or paying extra for premium support like other platforms.
Zeffy charges zero fees on auction proceeds, while ReadySetAuction takes 5% plus card fees and Silent Auction Pro charges 7.9% on winning bids. Keep 100% of what you raise instead of losing hundreds or thousands to platform fees.
Yes. Unlike auction-only platforms, Zeffy supports donations, ticketing, memberships, peer-to-peer campaigns, and online stores all in one place. Run your entire fundraising operation without juggling multiple tools or paying separate fees.
Zeffy provides unlimited email and chat support at no extra cost, plus comprehensive help resources. ReadySetAuction and Silent Auction Pro limit support to business hours only, often charging more for premium assistance.
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.
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.

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.
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.


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.
Centralize supporter relationships, automate thank-you messages, and preserve institutional knowledge when board members rotate out.

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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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