Woo Commerce VS Shift 4 Shop
WooCommerce and Shift4Shop help you build online stores, but both charge transaction fees that reduce your fundraising revenue. Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, merchandise sales, and donor management — all with zero fees so every dollar stays with your mission.
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Woo Commerce VS Shift 4 Shop
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Why choose Zeffy over WooCommerce and Shift4Shop if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your raffle proceeds
WooCommerce and Shift4Shop charge 2.9% + 30¢ on every ticket sold. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your 50/50 draw or basket raffle actually raises money for your mission.
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Get donor management built for nonprofits
WooCommerce and Shift4Shop track customers, not donors. Zeffy includes donor stewardship tools, tax receipts, and follow-up sequences designed for building lasting relationships.
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Skip the technical setup and plugin costs
WooCommerce and Shift4Shop require expensive plugins and technical knowledge. Zeffy gives you fundraising tools ready to use, so you can focus on your mission instead of managing software.
Frequently asked questions
How do eCommerce platforms like WooCommerce and Shift4Shop compare to Zeffy for nonprofit fundraising?
eCommerce platforms are built for retail businesses, not nonprofits. They lack essential fundraising tools like auction management, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor CRM systems. You'd need expensive plugins and custom development to get basic nonprofit features that Zeffy includes for free.
Will we save money using Zeffy instead of eCommerce platforms for our nonprofit's online activities?
Absolutely. WooCommerce charges 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction, while Shift4Shop has similar fees. On a $5,000 fundraising event, that's $150+ in fees. Zeffy charges zero platform fees, with donors having the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our mission.
Why should nonprofits choose Zeffy over eCommerce platforms like WooCommerce or Shift4Shop?
Unlike eCommerce platforms built for retail businesses, Zeffy is designed specifically for nonprofits. You get donation tools, event ticketing, peer-to-peer fundraising, and donor management in one platform with zero fees. WooCommerce and Shift4Shop charge 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction and require expensive plugins for basic nonprofit features.
Can WooCommerce or Shift4Shop handle our fundraising events and donor relationships?
These platforms lack essential nonprofit tools like auction management, raffle functionality, and donor CRM systems. You'd need costly third-party plugins and custom development. Zeffy includes all fundraising tools built-in, plus tracks donor relationships and generates tax receipts automatically.
How much will transaction fees cost us with eCommerce platforms versus Zeffy?
WooCommerce charges 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction, while Shift4Shop has similar fees unless you use their specific payment processor. On a $10,000 fundraising campaign, that's nearly $300 in fees. Zeffy charges zero platform fees, with donors having the option to leave a voluntary contribution.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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