Bonfire Charges 3.5-8% on Donations. Zeffy Charges Nothing.
Bonfire sells t-shirts. Zeffy handles donations, events, memberships, and donor management in one place.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Run your whole fundraising operation, not just merch
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Run your whole fundraising operation, not just merch
Bonfire handles t-shirts — Zeffy handles donations, events, memberships, and donor relationships in one place, with zero fees on everything.
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Bonfire sells shirts — Zeffy builds donor relationships
Bonfire tracks orders, Zeffy tracks people. Accept donations, manage supporters, and send real thank-yous — all in one place, with zero fees.
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Get started in minutes, not months
Bonfire's built for product fulfillment and inventory. Zeffy's built for small teams who need to fundraise today — no design skills, no setup fees, no waiting.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy charge fees on merchandise sales like Bonfire does on donations?
Zeffy charges zero fees on everything, including merchandise sales. Bonfire charges 3.5-8% on donations added to orders. With Zeffy, you keep 100% of what supporters give, and donors can leave a voluntary contribution to keep the platform free.
Can I accept regular donations on Zeffy, or just sell products?
Zeffy handles donations, events, memberships, and merchandise in one place. Bonfire only sells products. You can accept one-time gifts, recurring donations, event tickets, and membership dues without switching platforms or paying fees.
How does Zeffy help me track donors beyond just order history?
Zeffy gives you real donor management tools with supporter profiles, giving history, and communication features. Bonfire only tracks orders. You can see who your supporters are, what they care about, and stay connected between campaigns.
Can I run events and sell tickets on Zeffy, or only merchandise?
Zeffy handles ticketed events, registrations, and merchandise sales in one platform with zero fees. Bonfire only sells products. You can sell event tickets, accept donations at the door, and manage attendees without paying platform or processing fees.
Is Bonfire really free for nonprofits?
Bonfire has no platform fees for selling merchandise, but it charges 3.5-8% on donations added to orders. Zeffy charges zero fees on everything, so you keep 100% of what supporters give.
How do I get paid from Bonfire vs Zeffy?
Bonfire sends payouts via PayPal, typically 1-3 business days after orders ship. Zeffy deposits funds directly to your bank account with no extra steps or third-party accounts required.
Can I run a full fundraising campaign on Bonfire?
Bonfire focuses on selling branded merchandise only. If you need donation forms, event tickets, memberships, or peer-to-peer campaigns, you'll need a separate platform. Zeffy handles all of these in one place.
Does Bonfire have a monthly subscription fee?
Bonfire's basic campaigns are free, but Bonfire Pro Essentials costs $8.25/month for extra features. Zeffy has no subscriptions or paywalls, and every feature is included at no cost.
What's the catch with Zeffy being free?
Zeffy stays free by letting donors leave an optional tip at checkout. The tip is never required, and nonprofits always keep 100% of what they raise with no platform, transaction, or credit card 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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