Ticketbud VS Tixify
Ticketbud and Tixify both offer event ticketing, but they charge fees that reduce your fundraising impact. Zeffy provides complete event ticketing and registration tools with zero fees, so every ticket sale goes directly to your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over Ticketbud and Tixify if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your ticket sales
Ticketbud and Tixify charge $0.99 plus processing fees per ticket. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or 5K actually raises money for your mission instead of paying platform costs.
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Get all your fundraising tools in one place
Ticketbud and Tixify only handle ticketing. Zeffy includes auctions, raffles, donations, and online stores so you can run complete fundraising campaigns without juggling multiple platforms.
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Build lasting donor relationships beyond events
Ticketbud and Tixify collect basic attendee data. Zeffy includes donor management and email tools so you can follow up with supporters and turn event attendees into recurring donors.
Frequently asked questions
Why should nonprofits choose Zeffy over Ticketbud for event ticketing?
Zeffy charges zero fees on ticket sales, while Ticketbud takes 2.5% + $0.99 per ticket. For a $50 ticket, you keep the full $50 with Zeffy versus $47.75 with Ticketbud. Plus, Zeffy includes donation tools and donor management that Ticketbud lacks.
How does Zeffy compare to Tixify for nonprofit fundraising events?
Tixify focuses on RFID solutions for large festivals and charges processing fees on every ticket. Zeffy offers zero-fee ticketing designed specifically for nonprofits, plus built-in donation collection, raffles, and auctions that Tixify doesn't provide.
Can Zeffy handle more than just ticketing compared to other platforms?
Yes. While Ticketbud and Tixify only handle ticketing, Zeffy provides a complete fundraising suite including donations, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, auctions, and donor management. You get everything in one platform without paying multiple fees.
What makes Zeffy different from other ticketing platforms like Ticketbud and Tixify?
Zeffy charges zero fees on all ticket sales, while Ticketbud takes 2.5% + $0.99 per ticket and Tixify charges processing fees. Beyond ticketing, Zeffy includes donation collection, donor management, and fundraising tools that other platforms don't offer.
Can Zeffy replace multiple tools that nonprofits typically use for events?
Yes. While Ticketbud and Tixify only handle ticketing, Zeffy combines event ticketing with donations, raffles, auctions, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management. You get everything in one zero-fee platform instead of paying for multiple tools.
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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.
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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.
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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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