Shopify VS Wix
Shopify and Wix help you build online stores, but their monthly fees and transaction costs add up quickly. Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer fundraising, and donor management — all with zero fees so every dollar raised stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over Shopify and Wix if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your fundraising proceeds
Shopify and Wix charge 2.9% + monthly fees on every donation. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your raffle tickets and auction bids go directly to your mission.
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Built for donor relationships, not customer transactions
Shopify treats supporters like customers, while Wix lacks donor management entirely. Zeffy tracks giving history and builds lasting relationships with your community.
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Get fundraising tools that actually work for nonprofits
Shopify and Wix require expensive third-party apps for auctions and raffles. Zeffy includes everything nonprofits need without the technical headaches or extra costs.
Frequently asked questions
Why should nonprofits choose Zeffy over eCommerce platforms like Shopify or Wix?
Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits, not retail businesses. You get donation tools, donor management, and event ticketing without monthly fees or transaction costs. Shopify and Wix charge $29+ monthly plus 2.9% on every donation, eating into your fundraising budget.
How does Zeffy's pricing compare to Shopify and Wix for nonprofit fundraising?
Zeffy is completely free with donors having the option to leave a voluntary contribution. Shopify costs $29-99/month plus 2.9% transaction fees. Wix charges $29/month plus 2.9% card fees. These costs quickly add up and reduce the money available for your mission.
Can Shopify or Wix handle nonprofit-specific needs like donor management and peer-to-peer fundraising?
No. Both platforms treat supporters like customers, not donors. They lack donor relationship tools, giving history tracking, peer-to-peer campaigns, and auction features. You'd need expensive third-party apps, adding complexity and monthly costs to your fundraising efforts.
How does Zeffy handle donor relationships differently than eCommerce platforms like Shopify and Wix?
Zeffy treats your supporters as donors, not customers. You get donor profiles, giving history, and relationship tools built for nonprofits. Shopify and Wix see supporters as buyers, lacking donor management features that help you build lasting relationships and increase giving over time.
Why do nonprofits struggle with monthly fees from Shopify and Wix when fundraising?
Monthly platform fees eat into your mission budget before you even start fundraising. Shopify charges $29-99/month plus transaction fees, while Wix costs $29/month plus card fees. Zeffy eliminates these fixed costs, letting you put every dollar toward your cause instead of platform expenses.
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.
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.
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.
Masey, Loose Ends.
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