Snap! Raise VS OnlineGiving.org
Snap! Raise takes $2,000 from every $10,000 raised. OnlineGiving.org charges $420/year plus 2.75% fees. Both platforms cost nonprofits thousands in fees.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Snap! Raise VS OnlineGiving.org
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Snap! Raise and OnlineGiving.org if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of every dollar raised
Snap! Raise takes 20% of every donation. OnlineGiving.org charges $35/month plus 2.75% card fees. Zeffy charges nothing — so your raffle, auction, or peer-to-peer campaign keeps every cent for your mission.
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Built for nonprofits running real campaigns, not just school fundraisers
Snap! Raise only works for schools running short-term campaigns. OnlineGiving.org gates peer-to-peer, ticketing, and advanced tools behind premium plans. Zeffy gives you donations, events, CRM, auctions, and raffles in one place at no cost.
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Launch in minutes without merchant approvals or monthly bills
OnlineGiving.org requires merchant account approval that delays fundraising for days or weeks. Snap! Raise needs onboarding calls and campaign setup. Zeffy lets you create your first form, send emails, and start raising money today.
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 run peer-to-peer campaigns and events without upgrading my plan?
Yes. Zeffy includes peer-to-peer, ticketing, raffles, auctions, and CRM at no cost. Other platforms gate these features behind premium plans that cost more each month.
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 other all-in-one platforms charge monthly fees when Zeffy doesn't?
Most all-in-one platforms charge monthly fees to cover their costs and profit margins. Zeffy operates differently — donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform, which lets us offer everything completely free to nonprofits.
Can I get all the fundraising tools I need without paying for premium upgrades?
Yes. Zeffy includes donations, ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions, raffles, CRM, and email tools at no cost. Other all-in-one platforms gate these features behind paid plans that can cost hundreds per month.
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.
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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