Snap! Raise VS Tithely
Snap! Raise takes $20,000 from every $100,000 raised. Tithely takes $2,900 plus transaction fees. Both charge fees — Zeffy takes $0.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Snap! Raise VS Tithely
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Snap! Raise and Tithely if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of what you raise, not 80% or 97%
Snap! Raise takes 20% of every dollar. Tithely charges 2.9% plus $0.30 per gift. Zeffy covers all fees so your supporters' full donations reach your mission.
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Built for nonprofits, not just schools or churches
Snap! Raise is designed for school campaigns. Tithely is built for churches. Zeffy gives you donation forms, ticketing, CRM, and peer-to-peer that work for food banks, animal rescues, youth programs, and every mission.
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Every fundraising tool you need, zero fees to unlock them
Snap! Raise requires managed campaigns. Tithely charges $19 to $119 per month for text-to-give and event tools. Zeffy includes donations, ticketing, auctions, raffles, memberships, and email in one free platform.
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, events, 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 use Zeffy for more than just basic donations like Snap! Raise and Tithely?
Absolutely. Unlike Snap! Raise (built for schools) and Tithely (built for churches), Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, auctions, raffles, donor management, and email tools that work for any nonprofit mission year-round.
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 subscriptions. Just sign up, customize your form, and share it with your community.
Can I run auctions and raffles with Zeffy unlike Snap! Raise and Tithely?
Yes. Zeffy includes auction and raffle tools with zero fees. Snap! Raise has limited raffle features tied to campaigns, while Tithely has no auction or raffle tools at all.
Will I get better support from Zeffy than from school or church-focused platforms?
Yes. Zeffy offers live chat, email, and phone support built for all nonprofits. Snap! Raise focuses on schools, and Tithely on churches — both may not address your unique mission needs.
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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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