Bluefire Giving Costs $49/mo + 3% Per Gift. Zeffy Costs Nothing.
Plus Zeffy includes events, memberships, and auctions. Bluefire is donations only.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Zeffy VS Bluefire Giving
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Keep more of every donation without paying monthly fees
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Keep more of every donation without paying monthly fees
Bluefire charges $49/month plus 3% per gift before you raise a dollar. Zeffy is 100% free, so you can focus your budget on programs, not platforms.
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Your donors give more when fees don't eat into their gift
Bluefire charges $49/month plus 3% per donation, which adds up fast. With Zeffy, 100% of every donation goes to your mission, and donors can choose to support the platform.
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Run your whole fundraising year without juggling tools
Bluefire handles donations, but you'll need separate tools for events, ticketing, auctions, and memberships. Zeffy gives you everything in one place, so you can focus on your mission instead of managing multiple platforms.
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Get started in minutes, not months
Bluefire requires a Ministry Brands plan and setup coordination. Zeffy lets you launch your first donation form today, with free support from nonprofit fundraising experts who actually get your work.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to Bluefire Giving?
Zeffy is 100% free with no monthly fees, platform fees, or processing fees. Bluefire charges $49/month plus 3% per donation. With Zeffy, donors can leave a voluntary contribution to support the platform, but every donation dollar goes directly to your nonprofit.
Can I use Zeffy for events and memberships, or just donations?
Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, memberships, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, and auctions all in one platform. Bluefire focuses on donations only, so you'll need separate tools for events and other fundraising activities.
Do I need a Ministry Brands account to use Zeffy?
No. Zeffy is a standalone platform built specifically for nonprofits. You can sign up and launch your first donation form in minutes without needing a Ministry Brands account or coordinating setup with multiple systems.
What payment methods can donors use on Zeffy?
Zeffy accepts all major credit and debit cards, ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Donors choose their preferred payment method at checkout, making it easy for everyone to give how they want.
How does Zeffy stay free if there are no fees?
Zeffy is funded by optional tips from donors at checkout. The tip is never required, and nonprofits always keep 100% of what they raise. This model has helped 100,000+ nonprofits raise over $2B without losing a dollar to fees.
How much would I save switching from Bluefire Giving to Zeffy?
With Bluefire's $49/month fee plus 3% per donation, a nonprofit raising $10,000 annually would pay nearly $900 in fees. With Zeffy, you'd keep all $10,000 for your mission.
Does Zeffy include donor management and tax receipts?
Yes. Zeffy includes a built-in CRM to track every donor and donation, plus automatic tax receipts sent to donors after each gift. Bluefire Giving focuses on donations only, so you'd need separate tools for donor management.
How long does it take to set up Zeffy compared to Bluefire Giving?
You can launch your first Zeffy donation form in minutes with no account coordination required. Bluefire Giving requires a Ministry Brands plan and setup across multiple systems before you can start collecting donations.
Is Zeffy only for donations, or can I run fundraising events too?
Zeffy handles donations, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, memberships, raffles, and auctions all in one platform. Bluefire focuses on donations only, so you'd need to pay for and manage separate event 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.
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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