Zeffy VS Click & Pledge

Keep 100% of every donation with zero fees while managing donors, events, and campaigns in one place. Click & Pledge charges fees that add up fast.

Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits

Zeffy VS Click & Pledge

Zeffy VS Click & Pledge: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

Varies.

$25/month + 5.65% + card fees per gift

Processing fees

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

2.2% + $0.10.

per transaction (varies by region: US 2.9% + $0.15, Canada 2.2% + C$0.10, UK 2.2% + £0.10, EU 2.2% + €0.10)

Platform fees

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

2.75% + $0.20.

per transaction platform fee

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

$25/month.

$25 per month

Other fees

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

Varies.

Merchant account maintenance fee varies by region (higher tier available at $100/month); PayPal and Venmo have their own processing fees in addition to Click & Pledge's platform fee

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

8/10.

Clear pricing page with all fees listed upfront. Monthly, platform, and processing fees separated.

Value for money

5/5.

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

N/A.

Features

5/5.

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

3.4/5.

Feature-rich platform with complexity - most tools require paid plans and technical setup to use effectively

Donations

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

Donation forms with recurring giving, tribute gifts, and pledge campaigns - requires paid plan for advanced features

Ticketing

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

Event registration and ticketing with seating charts and check-in tools - available on higher-tier plans

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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

Peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns with team pages and personal fundraiser tools - paid plan feature

Auctions

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

Silent and live auction tools with mobile bidding, item management, and automated outbid notifications built into the platform

Raffles

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

No dedicated raffle tools - would require workarounds using donation forms or third-party integration

Online Store

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

Product sales and merchandise store with inventory tracking - requires paid plan access

Memberships

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

Membership management with recurring billing, member portals, and automated renewal reminders

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, segmentation, and integration with major CRM platforms

Emails & Newsletter

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

Built-in email campaigns with templates, automation, and donor communication tools

Payment Processing

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

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

Payment Methods

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

Accepts major credit cards, digital wallets, and ACH bank transfers for recurring donations. No native in-person Tap to Pay — requires separate hardware for events; standard processing fees apply.

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 through their payment gateway with standard processing fees.

Apple Pay & Google Pay

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

Digital wallet support available through their checkout process for online donations.

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

ACH bank transfers available for recurring donations - helps reduce fees on larger gifts.

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 and galas.

Support

5/5.

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

3.4/5.

Support access depends on plan tier - free users get limited help with slower response times and no phone support.

Help Center

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

Yes - Complete help center with nonprofit-focused guides and tutorials

Email Support

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

Email support available but response times can be slow - no dedicated nonprofit team

Phone Support

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

Phone support available during business hours on paid plans - not included on free tier

Onboarding

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

No dedicated onboarding — self-service setup and documentation only.

Community

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

No community forum or user groups available.

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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How is Zeffy free?

Why Zeffy over Click & Pledge?

Keep more of what you raise, without the monthly bill

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Keep more of what you raise, without the monthly bill

Zeffy gives you donations, events, CRM, and email in one place — with zero platform fees, zero processing fees, and zero monthly charges.

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Your donors shouldn't pay for your platform

Click & Pledge charges up to 5.65% per donation when you add up processing, platform, and monthly fees. Zeffy is 100% free, so every dollar goes to your mission.

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One login, every fundraising tool you need

Click & Pledge locks key tools like peer-to-peer and ticketing behind paid tiers. Zeffy gives you donations, events, auctions, memberships, and CRM in one place, no upgrades required.

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Get started in minutes, not months

Click & Pledge requires setup calls, merchant accounts, and complex onboarding. Zeffy gets you fundraising today with a simple signup and tools that work right away.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and Click & Pledge

Does Zeffy work with my existing donor database and tools?

Yes. Zeffy connects with popular tools like Mailchimp, QuickBooks, and Salesforce so you can keep your existing workflow. Click & Pledge requires paid integrations or manual exports to sync your data.

How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to Click & Pledge?

Zeffy is 100% free with zero platform fees, zero processing fees, and zero monthly charges. Click & Pledge charges $25 per month plus 2.75% platform fees and up to 2.9% processing fees, which means you lose over 5% of every donation.

Can I run events and peer-to-peer campaigns without paying for upgrades?

Yes. Zeffy includes ticketing, peer-to-peer, auctions, memberships, and CRM at no cost. Click & Pledge locks these features behind paid tiers, so you pay more as you grow.

Do I need a merchant account or special setup to start fundraising?

No. Zeffy gets you fundraising in minutes with a simple signup. Click & Pledge requires merchant account setup, onboarding calls, and complex configuration before you can accept your first donation.

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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.

Masey, Loose Ends.

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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.”

Amy R

Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago

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!

Debra B

Glory to Glory Women's Mentoring Ministry

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!!

Carmen M

DIVINA World Foundation

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

Nathan C

Jiwa International

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.

Ryan S

Jesters Theatre: Youth Unlimited

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.

Jennifer H

GSCB Troop 144

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

Mark B

Theta Mu Lambda Charitable Foundation

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!