Whova VS Zoho Backstage
Whova and Zoho Backstage help you manage events, but they charge fees that cut into your fundraising budget. Zeffy gives you event ticketing, donation forms, and donor management — all with zero fees so every dollar raised stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Whova VS Zoho Backstage
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Whova and Zoho Backstage if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your event proceeds
Whova and Zoho Backstage charge $599+ monthly plus processing fees. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or auction actually raises money for your mission instead of paying platform costs.
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Built for fundraising, not corporate conferences
Corporate event platforms like Whova and Zoho Backstage focus on networking and attendee management. Zeffy handles donations, raffles, auctions, and tax receipts built specifically for nonprofit needs.
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All your fundraising tools in one place
Event platforms require separate tools for donations, donor management, and follow-up. Zeffy combines ticketing, auctions, raffles, donor stewardship, and email automation in one nonprofit-focused platform.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Zeffy over event management platforms like Whova or Zoho Backstage?
Event platforms charge fees and focus on corporate events, not nonprofit needs. Zeffy offers zero fees on donations, ticketing, and memberships with tools built specifically for nonprofits.
Can Zeffy handle more than just event ticketing for our nonprofit?
Yes. While event platforms only manage attendees, Zeffy handles your entire fundraising operation - donations, memberships, peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions, and raffles all in one place.
How does Zeffy's pricing compare to event management software?
Event platforms charge monthly fees starting at $599 plus processing fees. Zeffy is completely free - no monthly costs, no processing fees. Donors can leave voluntary contributions to support our platform.
How does Zeffy's zero-fee model compare to event platforms that charge monthly subscriptions?
Event platforms like Whova charge $599+ monthly plus processing fees. Zeffy costs nothing - no monthly fees, no processing costs. Every dollar raised goes to your cause, with donors able to leave voluntary contributions.
Can Zeffy replace multiple tools that event management platforms can't handle?
Yes. Event platforms only manage attendees and registration. Zeffy handles your complete fundraising needs - ticketing, donations, auctions, raffles, memberships, and peer-to-peer campaigns without switching between tools.
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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.
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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