What Does Auctria Actually Cost? Compare Pricing, Fees, and Limits
Auctria caps you at 750 bidders and charges 3.4% per transaction. See how Zeffy handles auctions, donations, and events with zero fees.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Run your auction and everything else, without the fees
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Run your auction and everything else, without the fees
Auctria charges $375/year plus processing fees just for auctions. Zeffy gives you auctions, donations, ticketing, and donor management for free.
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Run year-round fundraising, not just one auction
Auctria is built for auction events, but most nonprofits need donation forms, ticketing, and donor emails all year long. Zeffy gives you everything in one place.
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Keep more of what your donors give
Auctria charges $375/year plus 3.4% per transaction. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits, so you keep every dollar donors give to your mission.
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Get help from people who understand nonprofits
Zeffy's support team knows fundraising, not just software. Free, unlimited help with 2–6 hour response times and bookable calls when you need them.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy cost compared to Auctria?
Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits. Auctria charges $375/year plus 3.4% per transaction. With Zeffy, donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep the platform free.
Can I use Zeffy for more than just auctions?
Yes. Zeffy gives you auctions, donation forms, event ticketing, memberships, raffles, and donor management in one platform. Auctria is built specifically for auction events.
Does Zeffy support ACH payments for large donations?
Yes. Zeffy supports ACH bank transfers, credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Auctria only accepts credit and debit cards, which can limit options for major donors.
How does Zeffy's support compare to Auctria?
Zeffy offers free, unlimited support with 2–6 hour response times and bookable calls. Auctria's support is only available on paid plans starting at $99/month with limited hours.
Does Zeffy support donor email campaigns and automated follow-ups?
Yes. Zeffy includes donor email campaigns and automated follow-ups. Auctria only sends auction-specific emails like bid confirmations, not general donor communications.
How much could my nonprofit save by switching from Auctria to Zeffy?
On a $10,000 auction, Auctria fees can reach $320 to over $900 depending on your plan. With Zeffy, you keep every dollar. One nonprofit reported saving over $700 annually after switching.
Is Zeffy really free, or are there hidden fees?
Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits with no platform, transaction, or credit card fees. The platform is funded by optional donor tips, which are never required. Your organization keeps every dollar raised.
Can I use Zeffy for fundraising beyond auction events?
Yes. Unlike Auctria, which focuses on auctions, Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, memberships, raffles, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management in one platform for year-round fundraising.
What do nonprofits say about Zeffy's auction features?
Nonprofits rate Zeffy highly for its ease of use, zero fees, and all-in-one tools. Users appreciate keeping 100% of auction proceeds while also managing donations and events from the same dashboard.
Is it hard to switch from Auctria to Zeffy?
No. Zeffy is designed for quick setup with no training required. You can launch your first auction in minutes, and free unlimited support is available if you need help migrating.
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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