Swell Fundraising VS Zoho Backstage
Swell Fundraising and Zoho Backstage help you manage events, but they charge fees that reduce what you raise for your mission. Zeffy gives you event ticketing, donation forms, and donor management — all with zero fees so every dollar stays with your cause.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Swell Fundraising VS Zoho Backstage
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Why choose Zeffy over Swell Fundraising and Zoho Backstage if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your event proceeds
Swell charges $99/month plus 2.9% fees, while Zoho Backstage starts at $8/month with processing costs. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or auction raises money for your mission instead of paying platform costs.
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Get all the tools you need in one place
Swell lacks auctions and raffles, while Zoho Backstage requires separate tools for donations and peer-to-peer campaigns. Zeffy handles ticketing, auctions, raffles, and donations all in one platform.
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Build lasting donor relationships beyond events
Swell and Zoho Backstage focus on event logistics without donor stewardship tools. Zeffy includes donor management, automated thank-you emails, and recurring giving to turn event attendees into long-term supporters.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy's event management compare to specialized event platforms?
Event platforms charge $99+ monthly fees plus transaction costs for basic ticketing. Zeffy gives you event ticketing plus donations, auctions, raffles, and memberships with zero platform fees. Your nonprofit keeps 100% of funds raised.
What makes Zeffy different from event software like Swell or Zoho Backstage?
Event software focuses only on ticketing and registration. Zeffy provides complete fundraising tools built for nonprofits. Run events, collect donations, manage members, and launch peer-to-peer campaigns without monthly fees or platform charges.
Why choose Zeffy over event management platforms like Swell or Zoho Backstage?
Event platforms charge monthly fees plus transaction costs that eat into your budget. Zeffy offers zero platform fees for all fundraising tools, not just events. You get donations, memberships, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns without paying monthly subscriptions or platform charges.
Can Zeffy handle more than just event ticketing for our nonprofit?
Yes. While event platforms focus mainly on ticketing, Zeffy provides a complete fundraising suite. Run online auctions, sell raffle tickets, manage memberships, process recurring donations, and build peer-to-peer campaigns. All with zero platform fees and built specifically for nonprofits.
How does Zeffy's pricing compare to event management software?
Event platforms charge $99+ monthly plus 2.9% transaction fees. Zeffy charges zero platform fees and zero monthly costs. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution, but your organization keeps 100% of what's raised. No hidden costs or subscription fees.
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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.
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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.
50,000+ 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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