Snap! Raise VS Instaraise
Snap! Raise takes 20% of every dollar raised. InstaRaise won't tell you their fees upfront. Both charge nonprofits while Zeffy keeps 100% free.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Snap! Raise VS Instaraise
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Snap! Raise and Instaraise if you're a nonprofit
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Snap! Raise takes 20%, InstaRaise hides their fees — Zeffy charges nothing
Snap! Raise charges 20% of every dollar raised, and InstaRaise doesn't publish their pricing — some users report losing up to 20% per donation. Zeffy is 100% free with zero platform fees, so your community's full support reaches your mission.
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Built for nonprofits, not just school campaigns
Snap! Raise is designed for short-term school campaigns, and InstaRaise requires paid plans to unlock custom branding. Zeffy gives you donation forms, donor CRM, email tools, and tax receipts from day one — built for year-round fundraising, not just one-off events.
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Accept donations how your supporters want to give
Snap! Raise only accepts credit cards, and InstaRaise doesn't offer ACH bank transfers or in-person tools. Zeffy supports all major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, ACH transfers, and tap-to-pay from your phone — so donors can give however they prefer.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for fundraising?
Yes. Zeffy charges zero platform fees, zero monthly fees, and zero transaction fees. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform, but it's completely optional.
Can I use Zeffy for more than just peer-to-peer campaigns?
Absolutely. Unlike Snap! Raise, which focuses on school campaigns, Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, donor management, email tools, and more to support your year-round fundraising.
How quickly can I start fundraising with Zeffy?
You can start today. Create your first donation form in minutes without onboarding calls or campaign setup. Just sign up, customize your form, and share it with your community.
Why do some all-in-one platforms hide their fees?
Many platforms don't publish pricing because they take significant cuts from your donations. Zeffy is completely transparent: we charge zero fees, ever. You keep 100% of every donation, with no hidden costs or surprise deductions.
Can I run multiple fundraising activities without upgrading plans?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donations, events, auctions, raffles, memberships, and donor management from day one. No paid upgrades needed for custom branding or advanced features that other platforms charge for.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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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