Snap! Raise VS Snowball Fundraising
Snap! Raise takes $20,000 from every $100,000 raised. Snowball takes $3,049 on the same amount. Both charge fees — Zeffy takes $0.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Snap! Raise VS Snowball Fundraising
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Snap! Raise and Snowball Fundraising if you're a nonprofit
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Snap! Raise takes 20%, Snowball charges $549/year — Zeffy charges nothing
Snap! Raise keeps 20% of every dollar raised. Snowball charges $549/year plus 2.5% per transaction. Zeffy covers all platform and processing fees, so 100% of every donation goes to your mission.
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All your fundraising tools in one place, without the annual fees or upgrade gates
Snap! Raise is built for short-term school campaigns. Snowball locks raffles and ticketing behind paid plans. Zeffy gives you donations, events, auctions, CRM, and email — free from day one.
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Get help from people who understand nonprofits, not just school campaigns
Snap! Raise focuses on schools. Snowball's support is slow during busy seasons. Zeffy's nonprofit experts respond in 2–6 business hours with free office hours and jargon-free help built for small teams.
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. 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 platforms that focus on specific campaign types, 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.
Can I collect donations at events without extra hardware or fees?
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 cuts.
Will I get stuck paying for features I don't use?
Never. Zeffy gives you everything from day one with zero fees. No paid plans, no feature limits, no choosing between your budget and the tools you need.
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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