Snap! Raise VS Open Collective
Snap! Raise takes $2,000 from every $10,000 raised. Open Collective takes up to $1,000. Both charge fees — Zeffy takes $0.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Snap! Raise VS Open Collective
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Snap! Raise and Open Collective if you're a nonprofit
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Snap! Raise takes 20%, Open Collective charges host fees — Zeffy keeps your donations whole
Snap! Raise takes 20% of every dollar raised, and Open Collective charges 5–10% in host fees before you see a cent. Zeffy charges zero platform fees, zero processing fees, and zero monthly fees — so 100% of every donation goes directly to your mission.
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Your community gives to you, not a platform or fiscal host
Open Collective requires fiscal host approval to access your funds. Snap! Raise holds back 20% before payouts. Zeffy sends donations straight to your bank account in 2–5 business days with no middleman, no approval delays, and no cuts.
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All-in-one fundraising built for nonprofits, not just school campaigns
Snap! Raise is built for short-term school campaigns. Open Collective is designed for tech collectives, not traditional nonprofits. Zeffy gives you donation forms, donor management, event ticketing, email tools, and auctions in one place — built for year-round fundraising, not one-off campaigns.
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.
How does Zeffy handle donor data compared to other all-in-one platforms?
Zeffy gives you complete control over your donor relationships. Unlike platforms that share data with fiscal hosts or limit CRM features, you get full donor profiles, giving history, and direct communication tools — all fee-free.
Can I collect donations at events without extra fees or equipment?
Yes. Zeffy's tap-to-pay app lets anyone on your team collect donations using just their phone. No card readers, no setup fees, no transaction costs — perfect for galas, walks, or community events.
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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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