Anedot Fees Explained: 3.3% + 30¢ Per Gift vs Zeffy's $0

Plus, Anedot is donations-only. Zeffy includes ticketing, auctions, raffles, and stores in one free platform.

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Zeffy VS Anedot

Zeffy VS Anedot: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

3.3%.

card fees per gift

Processing fees

$0 in credit card and transaction fees. Zeffy covers these. How? →

3.3% + $0.30.

per transaction for credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal; 0.3% + $0.30 per transaction for ACH/bank draft

Platform fees

Zeffy never takes a cut. Unlike platforms that skim 3–5%, you keep 100% of every donation.

$0.

No platform fees.

Monthly fees

0/month.

No subscriptions, no paywalls. Every org, big or small, gets full access for free.

$0.

No monthly fees.

Other fees

We've never charged a single cent to nonprofits and we never will.

Varies.

Setup fee: $0; international cards: +1% on all transactions; chargebacks: $15 per incident; ACH returns: $2 per incident; text-to-give: free

Pricing transparency

10/10.

No platform fees, no credit card fees, no hidden fees, no fees period!

3/10.

No pricing page found. Fees only discoverable through Google snippets and help articles.

Value for money

5/5.

450+ reviews on Capterra. All-in-one fundraising, zero fees, unbeatable value.

4.0/5.

Features

5/5.

No training needed. Built for busy nonprofit teams, not tech pros. Launch a campaign in under 30 minutes.

4.7/5.

Easy to use but charges platform fees - missing key tools like raffles, auctions, stores, and member portals

Donations

Donations without the cut. Custom forms, tax receipts, donor tracking — all fee-free.

Donation forms with recurring giving and custom branding - requires paid plan for advanced features

Ticketing

Sell tickets, check in guests, track sales — and keep 100%. No fees. No fine print.

Event ticketing available with registration forms - limited customization compared to dedicated event tools

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Teams or individuals launch fundraising pages in minutes. Track progress, keep 100%. No fees.

Peer-to-peer campaigns with individual fundraising pages - requires higher-tier paid plan

Auctions

Run auctions without giving up a percentage. List items, track bids, collect payments — all fee-free.

No auction features - donation and payment processing only, requires separate auction platform

Raffles

Host online raffles and 50/50s. Track sales, set ticket limits, stay compliant — all without paying a cent.

No raffle tools - you'll need a separate platform to run compliant raffles and drawings

Online Store

Skip the tool sprawl. Sell merch and manage your store in one place — no fees, no add-ons.

No online store functionality - can't sell merchandise or products alongside fundraising

Memberships

Automate memberships with no per-member fees. Dues go straight to your org — perfect for clubs, alumni, and supporters.

Recurring donation plans with basic subscription management - no member portals or self-service tools

Donor management/CRM

Ditch the expensive CRM. Track donations, send thank-yous, and build donor loyalty — all fee-free.

Donor database with giving history, custom fields, and segmentation tools

Emails & Newsletter

Manage contacts and send newsletters from the same place you fundraise. Unlimited sends, no fees.

Automated receipts and thank-you emails - no campaign builder or donor newsletter tools

Payment Processing

Accept donations, ticket sales, and payments — all 100% fee-free. No cuts, no hidden fees, ever.

First-party payment processing with credit cards, ACH, and digital wallets

Payment Methods

All-in-one fundraising: donations, events, memberships, email, and donor CRM — 100% free.

Cards and ACH supported, but 2.9% + 30¢ fees apply to every donation including bank transfers.

Credit Card Payments

Accept all major credit cards with zero processing fees. Zeffy covers the cost — you keep 100% of every donation.

All major credit and debit cards accepted - but 2.9% + 30¢ fees eat into every donation.

Apple Pay & Google Pay

One-tap donations and tickets with Apple Pay & Google Pay. No fees, just smooth mobile checkouts.

Apple Pay and Google Pay supported at checkout - same 2.9% + 30¢ fees apply.

ACH / Bank Transfers

Accept bank transfers with zero fees. Full donation amounts go straight to your mission.

ACH bank transfers available for larger gifts - still charges 1% fee on bank transfers.

Tap to Pay App

Anyone on your team can take payments from their phone. No card reader, no fees, no friction.

No native in-person payment tools - requires separate hardware setup for events.

Support

5/5.

Real humans, real fast. Free email and phone support — no bots, no paywalls, no runaround.

4.9/5.

Support is geared toward political campaigns and businesses; help is primarily email-based with limited phone hours and no dedicated nonprofit team or specialized charity guidance.

Help Center

Searchable help docs, video tutorials, and step-by-step guides — all free, all the time.

Complete self-service help center with guides, tutorials, and FAQs available free of charge.

Email Support

Email us anytime. Most questions answered within hours — not days.

Email support with standard response times; no dedicated nonprofit team or specialized charity guidance.

Phone Support

Need to talk? Call us. Real support from real people who understand nonprofits.

Phone support available during business hours only — no after-hours or weekend assistance for urgent fundraising needs.

Onboarding

Get set up in under 30 minutes. No training required — but we're here if you need us.

No dedicated onboarding for standard users — setup is self-serve and enterprise onboarding is limited to higher-tier contracts.

Community

Join thousands of nonprofits sharing tips, templates, and best practices.

No community forum or dedicated user groups focused on nonprofits.

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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Why Zeffy over Anedot?

Keep 100% of every donation, not 96.7%

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Keep 100% of every donation, not 96.7%

Anedot takes 3.3% + 30¢ per donation. Zeffy is 100% free — so you can put every dollar toward your mission, not platform fees.

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Your donors shouldn't pay for your fundraising tools

Anedot takes 3.3% + 30¢ from every donation. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits, so more of every gift goes directly to your mission.

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Run your whole fundraiser without switching platforms

Anedot handles donations but you'll need separate tools for auctions, raffles, and stores. Zeffy gives you everything in one place, no add-ons required.

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Get started in minutes, not months

Anedot was built for political campaigns, not small nonprofits. Zeffy is designed for real people running real fundraisers, with jargon-free help and setup you can finish today.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and Anedot

Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for nonprofits?

Yes. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits with no platform fees, monthly charges, or setup costs. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy free for organizations like yours.

Can I accept recurring donations without paying monthly platform fees?

Yes. Set up recurring donation plans at no cost to your organization. Anedot charges 3.3% + 30¢ per transaction, which adds up quickly with monthly gifts. Zeffy keeps it free so you keep 100% of every recurring donation.

What fundraising tools does Zeffy include besides donation forms?

Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, raffles, auctions, peer-to-peer campaigns, and an online store in one platform. Anedot focuses on donations only, so you'll need separate tools for events and merchandise sales.

How quickly can I start accepting donations with Zeffy?

Create your first donation form in under 10 minutes. No technical setup, no waiting for approval. Anedot requires more configuration and is built for larger political campaigns, not quick nonprofit launches.

How much does Anedot charge per donation?

Anedot charges 3.3% + $0.30 per credit card donation. On a $100 gift, that's $3.60 in fees. Zeffy charges nothing, so your nonprofit keeps the full $100.

Is Anedot or Zeffy better for small nonprofits?

Zeffy is built for small nonprofits that need an all-in-one platform without fees. Anedot is designed more for political campaigns and larger organizations, and charges per-transaction fees that can add up fast on tight budgets.

Can donors cover the fees on Anedot?

Yes, Anedot lets donors optionally cover processing fees. With Zeffy, there are no fees to cover in the first place, so donors can give without seeing extra charges at checkout.

Does Anedot have event ticketing or auctions?

No. Anedot focuses on donation processing only. If you need event ticketing, raffles, or auctions, you'd need separate tools. Zeffy includes all of these in one free platform.

What's the catch with Zeffy being free?

No catch. Zeffy is funded by optional tips donors can leave at checkout. Tips are never required, and nonprofits always keep 100% of what they raise with zero platform or transaction fees.

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100,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at $0.

For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.

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.

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“We were incurring a ton of fees for our past fundraising platform and Zeffy has helped us receive so much more of our donations.”

Zeffy has been invaluable in helping me track our donors, sales, events, and revenue in one spot. The coolest thing about Zeffy is it really is free!

Everything about Zeffy suits us starting with (of course, NO fees) but also the ease of use and customer experience as well as their client support!!

Zeffy is very easy to use and ensures that every dollar quickly gets into our account.. A huge help to our work!

Zeffy is very simple, allows for a lot of customization and seamlessly integrates into our website. The fact that all of this is free is still wild to me.

We couldn't believe there was a free payment platform for our Girl Scout group. Zeffy took ZERO fees from us, which is huge when you run on very small amounts of money.

We were ready to sell tickets in less than 30 minutes. The reporting capabilities were better than some other paid-for sites.

Since using Zeffy, our conversion rate of donations has skyrocketed. It's an easy platform to use. Plus customer support has always been responsive and helpful!