Sendinblue VS Substack
Brevo and Substack help you send emails and newsletters, but they charge fees that eat into your fundraising budget. Zeffy gives you email 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
Sendinblue VS Substack
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Sendinblue and Substack if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your donations
Brevo and Substack charge monthly fees plus transaction costs. Zeffy charges zero fees, so every dollar raised goes directly to your mission instead of platform profits.
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Get all your fundraising tools in one place
Stop juggling separate tools for emails, donations, and events. Zeffy handles everything from donor communications to payment processing without the complexity or costs.
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Launch professional campaigns in minutes
Create branded donation pages and automated thank-you sequences without technical skills. Look professional and build donor trust, even with a volunteer team.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy's email marketing compare to platforms like Brevo and Substack for nonprofits?
Brevo charges $9/month plus card fees but can't process donations. Substack takes 10% plus fees on subscriptions. Zeffy gives you email marketing, donation processing, and donor management with zero fees, so you keep 100% of donations while staying connected with supporters.
Why pay platform fees when you can get email communications and donations in one place?
Email platforms require separate payment processors, creating multiple monthly fees and complexity. Zeffy combines newsletter capabilities with zero-fee donation processing, donor tracking, and automated tax receipts in one platform, saving you money and time.
Why choose Zeffy over email platforms like Brevo for nonprofit communications?
While Brevo handles email marketing well, it can't process donations or manage your fundraising needs. Zeffy combines email communications with zero-fee donation processing, so you keep 100% of what supporters give while staying connected through newsletters.
How does Zeffy compare to Substack for nonprofit newsletters and donor engagement?
Substack takes 10% of subscription revenue plus card fees, which adds up quickly. Zeffy offers newsletter capabilities with zero fees on donations, plus built-in donor management and tax receipts that Substack can't provide.
Can email platforms like Brevo and Substack handle our complete fundraising needs?
No - both require separate payment processors and donor management systems, creating extra costs and complexity. Zeffy provides everything in one platform: email communications, donation processing, donor tracking, and tax receipts, all with zero fees.
How does Zeffy's email marketing compare to platforms like Brevo and Substack for nonprofits?
Brevo charges $9/month plus card fees but can't process donations. Substack takes 10% plus fees on subscriptions. Zeffy gives you email marketing, donation processing, and donor management with zero fees, so you keep 100% of donations while staying connected with supporters.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
50,000+ 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.
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