Snap! Raise VS Ludus Ticketing
Snap! Raise takes $2,000 from every $10,000 raised. Ludus charges $575 on 100 tickets at $50 each. Both platforms charge fees — Zeffy charges nothing.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Snap! Raise VS Ludus Ticketing
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Snap! Raise and Ludus Ticketing if you're a nonprofit
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Snap! Raise takes 20%, Ludus charges 5% + $0.75 per ticket — Zeffy charges nothing
Snap! Raise keeps 20% of every dollar raised. Ludus passes 5% + $0.75 per ticket onto your supporters. Zeffy covers all fees, so 100% of every donation and ticket sale goes to your mission.
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Built for nonprofits, not just schools or theaters
Snap! Raise is designed for school campaigns. Ludus is built for performing arts venues. Zeffy gives you donation forms, donor management, email tools, and event ticketing designed specifically for nonprofits.
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Accept donations year-round, not just during campaigns
Snap! Raise focuses on short-term campaigns. Ludus handles ticketed events. Zeffy lets you accept donations, manage donors, send newsletters, and run events all year long in one place.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for all fundraising activities?
Yes. Zeffy charges zero platform fees, zero monthly fees, and zero transaction fees for donations, ticketing, auctions, and all fundraising tools. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform, but it's completely optional.
Can I manage year-round fundraising beyond just events with Zeffy?
Absolutely. Unlike platforms built for schools or theaters, Zeffy gives you donation forms, donor management, email campaigns, memberships, and peer-to-peer fundraising in one place designed specifically for nonprofits.
What payment options does Zeffy support compared to other platforms?
Zeffy accepts all major credit cards, ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay with zero fees. Many competitors only accept cards or charge extra for digital wallets, limiting how donors can give.
How does Zeffy compare to platforms that charge fees on every donation?
Snap! Raise takes 20% of every dollar raised, while Ludus charges 5% + $0.75 per ticket plus donation fees. Zeffy charges zero fees on everything — donations, tickets, auctions, and memberships. Your supporters' full contributions reach your mission.
Can I get support that understands nonprofit fundraising challenges?
Yes. While competitors focus on schools or theaters, Zeffy's support team understands nonprofit fundraising. We offer live chat, email, and phone support with responses in hours, not days — all free.
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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