Aplos Pricing Starts at $79/Month. Zeffy's Full Fundraising Toolkit? $0.
Aplos handles accounting but lacks ticketing, auctions, and peer-to-peer. Zeffy includes all of it, free.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
You need fundraising tools, not just accounting software
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You need fundraising tools, not just accounting software
Aplos tracks donations well, but you still need other platforms for events, campaigns, and donor engagement — and those fees add up fast
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Your accounting tool shouldn't limit your fundraising
Aplos is built for bookkeeping, not campaigns. Zeffy gives you donation forms, ticketing, peer-to-peer, auctions, and memberships in one place — no add-ons required.
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You need support when your donors do, not just 9 to 5
Aplos offers phone support during business hours on paid plans. Zeffy includes unlimited support for free — nights, weekends, and whenever your fundraiser goes live.
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Get started in minutes, not months
Aplos requires setup calls, accounting knowledge, and a learning curve. Zeffy is built for small teams — create your first donation form, event, or campaign in under 10 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zeffy really free, or are there hidden costs?
Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits. There are no monthly fees, platform fees, or transaction fees. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy free, but it's never required.
Can I use Zeffy if I already use accounting software?
Yes. Zeffy handles fundraising while your accounting software manages the books. Export donation data easily to QuickBooks, Xero, or any system you use — no double entry needed.
Do I need accounting experience to use Zeffy?
Not at all. Zeffy is built for small nonprofit teams, not accountants. Create donation forms, sell tickets, and manage donors without training calls or complex setup.
How does Zeffy handle donor data and reporting?
Zeffy tracks every donation, ticket sale, and supporter interaction in one dashboard. Export reports anytime or sync data with your accounting software — no extra cost for CRM features.
How much does Aplos cost compared to Zeffy?
Aplos charges monthly fees starting around $59–$79/month, plus transaction fees of 2.9% + $0.30 per credit card payment. Zeffy has no monthly fees and no transaction fees, so you keep 100% of every donation.
Does Zeffy offer event ticketing like Aplos?
Yes. Zeffy includes event ticketing, registration, and check-in tools at no extra cost. Aplos focuses primarily on accounting and often requires separate tools for fundraising events.
What's a good Aplos alternative for nonprofits that need fundraising tools?
Zeffy is an all-in-one alternative that combines donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions, and donor management in one free platform. You won't need to piece together multiple tools.
Does Aplos include a CRM for donor management?
Aplos offers donor management features, but it's primarily an accounting platform. Zeffy includes a full CRM that tracks every donation, event, and interaction in one dashboard with no extra fees.
Which donor management system is better for small nonprofits?
For small teams that need fundraising and donor tracking without monthly costs, Zeffy offers a simpler, zero-fee option. Aplos may suit organizations that need advanced fund accounting but comes with subscription and transaction fees.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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.
100,000+ 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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SUCCESS STORIES
Zero-fee fundraising in action — nonprofit stories worth sharing.
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