ClickBid Pricing Breakdown: $895/Year + 3.5% Fees vs. Zero With Zeffy

ClickBid charges $895 annually plus 3.5% on every bid. Zeffy covers all fees — compare features below.

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Zeffy VS Clickbid

Zeffy VS Clickbid: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

Varies.

$895/year + 3.5% card fees on bids

Processing fees

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

3.5%.

per transaction in the US; 3.59% per transaction in Canada; no per-transaction fee added

Platform fees

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

$895/year.

Essentials License at $895/year; Full Suite at $1,495/year

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

$0.

No monthly fees; annual licensing only

Other fees

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

$15.

per chargeback

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

3/10.

Pricing requires digging through search results and review sites. No clear pricing page found.

Value for money

5/5.

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

4.6/5.

Features

5/5.

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

4.5/5.

Event-focused platform with limited year-round tools - no memberships or ongoing donor management features

Donations

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

Donation forms with recurring giving and campaign pages - requires paid plan for full features

Ticketing

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

Event ticketing with table management and seating charts - built for galas and auctions

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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

Peer-to-peer fundraising available but requires higher-tier paid plan to access

Auctions

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

Full auction platform with mobile bidding, catalog management, and live event tools

Raffles

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

Raffle tools integrated with auction events - not available as standalone fundraising option

Online Store

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

No general online store - product sales only available within auction or event context

Memberships

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

No membership management - focused on event-based fundraising, not ongoing member relationships

Donor management/CRM

Ditch the expensive CRM. Track donations, send thank-yous, and build donor loyalty — all fee-free.

Donor database with bidding history and contact management - limited nonprofit CRM features

Emails & Newsletter

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

Event invitations and auction notifications - no ongoing donor communication or campaign tools

Payment Processing

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

Integrated payment processing with mobile checkout and credit card terminal support

Payment Methods

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

Credit cards and digital wallets for auctions only. No ACH, bank transfers, or general donation tools.

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 integrated payment processing for auction bidding and donations

Apple Pay & Google Pay

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

Apple Pay and Google Pay supported through mobile bidding platform for auction payments

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

Not available — no ACH or bank transfer support; payments are limited to card and digital wallet options for auctions.

Tap to Pay App

Anyone on your team can take payments from their phone. No card reader, no fees, no friction.

Mobile bidding app for live events — requires event setup and doesn't support general donation collection

Support

5/5.

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

4.7/5.

Support access tied to paid plans starting around $500/event. Email-only help with slower response times during busy auction seasons.

Help Center

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

Yes - Complete resource library with guides, tutorials, and best practices at no charge

Email Support

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

Email support available but response times can be slow during auction season peaks

Phone Support

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

Phone support available during business hours but may have longer wait times during busy auction periods

Onboarding

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

No dedicated onboarding — setup is self-service or limited to higher-priced paid plans

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?

Run your auction and keep every dollar you raise

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Run your auction and keep every dollar you raise

Zeffy gives you mobile bidding, ticketing, and donor tools with zero platform fees or transaction costs, so your gala revenue goes to your mission

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Run fundraisers year-round, not just at auction time

Clickbid is built for big galas. Zeffy works for every campaign you run — donations, memberships, raffles, and events — without paying $895 upfront.

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Keep more of what you raise, starting now

Clickbid charges 3.5% per transaction plus annual licensing fees. Zeffy is 100% free, so your donors' contributions go directly to your mission.

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Get started in minutes, not months

Clickbid requires training webinars and auction setup. Zeffy works right away — create your first form, send it out, and start raising funds today.

How much does Zeffy cost compared to Clickbid?

Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees or transaction costs. Clickbid charges $895 per year plus 3.5% on every transaction, which adds up quickly when you're raising funds.

Can I use Zeffy for more than just auctions?

Yes. Zeffy supports donations, memberships, raffles, ticketing, and peer-to-peer campaigns. Clickbid focuses on auctions and events, so you'll need other tools for year-round fundraising.

Do I need training to start using Zeffy?

No. Create your first form in minutes and start raising funds right away. Clickbid requires training webinars and complex auction setup before you can launch your first campaign.

Does Zeffy support mobile bidding for auctions?

Yes. Zeffy offers mobile bidding, ticketing, and donor management for auctions without the $895 annual fee or 3.5% transaction costs that Clickbid charges. Donors can pay with credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH bank transfers. All payment options are included at no cost to your organization.

What are the hidden fees with Clickbid?

Beyond the $895 annual subscription, Clickbid charges 3% to 3.5% per transaction plus payment processing fees (around 2.9% + $0.30). These costs add up fast, especially for high-volume events.

Is Zeffy really free, or is there a catch?

Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits. The platform is funded by optional donor tips, which are never required. Your organization keeps every dollar raised with zero platform, transaction, or credit card fees.

Does Clickbid charge processing fees on top of the subscription?

Yes. Clickbid charges payment processing fees (typically 2.9% + $0.30) in addition to the $895 annual fee and 3% to 3.5% transaction fee. Zeffy covers all processing fees, so you pay nothing.

Can I get support if I'm not tech-savvy?

Zeffy offers unlimited free expert support with no restricted hours. Clickbid limits support availability, which can be challenging when you're setting up a complex auction or event.

How much could my nonprofit save by switching from Clickbid to Zeffy?

If you raise $10,000 at an auction, Clickbid would cost you $895 plus $350 to $650 in transaction fees. With Zeffy, you keep the full $10,000.

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.”

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!

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!!

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

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.

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.

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

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!