Snap! Raise VS Raisely
Snap! Raise takes $2,000 from every $10,000 raised. Raisely takes $400. Both charge fees that add up — see which platform costs less for your fundraising goals.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Snap! Raise VS Raisely
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Snap! Raise and Raisely if you're a nonprofit
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Snap! Raise takes 20%, Raisely charges 4% — Zeffy keeps your fundraising 100% free
Snap! Raise charges 20% of every dollar raised and Raisely adds 4% platform fees on top of card costs. Zeffy covers all fees so your community's full support reaches your mission.
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Run peer-to-peer campaigns, events, and year-round giving without platform fees or monthly costs
Snap! Raise limits you to school campaigns and Raisely locks features behind $99/month plans. Zeffy gives you peer-to-peer, ticketing, raffles, auctions, and memberships for free — no upgrades required.
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Get donor management, email tools, and payment processing that work for all nonprofits, not just schools
Snap! Raise is built for schools and Raisely reserves priority support for paid customers. Zeffy offers free live chat, email, and phone support to every nonprofit, plus donor CRM and email tools that work year-round.
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 on all fundraising activities. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform, but it's completely optional.
Can I use Zeffy for year-round fundraising beyond just campaigns?
Absolutely. Unlike competitors that focus on single campaigns or charge for full features, Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, donor management, email tools, and more to support your ongoing fundraising needs.
How quickly can I start fundraising with Zeffy compared to other platforms?
You can start today. Create your first donation form in minutes without onboarding calls, campaign setup, or monthly fees. Just sign up, customize your form, and share it with your community.
Why do other platforms charge fees when Zeffy doesn't?
Most platforms take a cut to cover their costs and make profit. Zeffy covers all platform costs so you keep 100% of donations. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to help keep Zeffy free for nonprofits like yours.
Can I run events and auctions without paying monthly fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes ticketing, auctions, raffles, and memberships at no cost. Unlike platforms that charge $99/month for full features, you get everything free so you can focus on your mission, not your budget.
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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