Is Clover Built for Nonprofits? Compare It to a Zero-Fee Alternative
Clover charges 2.3%+ fees and requires $49–$1,649 in hardware. Zeffy needs no equipment and costs nothing.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Run your fundraising online, not just at the register
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Run your fundraising online, not just at the register
Clover works for in-person sales, but your donors give online. Zeffy gives you donation pages, ticketing, peer-to-peer, and a donor CRM built for how people actually support you.
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Your donors give online, not just at checkout
Clover's card readers work great for in-person sales, but most donors give from their phones. Zeffy gives you donation forms, peer-to-peer campaigns, and event ticketing in one place.
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Built for fundraising, not retail transactions
Clover tracks customers and inventory. Zeffy tracks donors, campaigns, and giving history so you can build real relationships and see what's working without duct-taping tools together.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy charge fees for in-person donations like Clover does?
No. Zeffy charges zero fees on all donations, including in-person payments. Clover charges 2.3% to 2.6% plus 10¢ per transaction, plus monthly software fees. With Zeffy, 100% of every donation goes to your mission.
Can I accept online donations with Zeffy or just in-person payments?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, and memberships that work online and in person. Clover only processes in-person card payments and requires separate tools for online fundraising.
Do I need to buy hardware to start accepting donations with Zeffy?
No. Zeffy works in your browser with zero equipment costs. Create donation forms and campaigns today without buying card readers or POS hardware. Clover requires purchasing devices starting at $49 and going up to $1,649.
How does Zeffy help me track donors compared to Clover?
Zeffy tracks donor profiles, giving history, and campaign performance so you can see who's supporting you and why. Clover only stores basic customer data for retail transactions, not donor relationships or fundraising insights.
Does Zeffy include peer-to-peer fundraising tools?
Yes. Zeffy includes peer-to-peer fundraising tools so supporters can create personal campaigns and raise money on your behalf. Clover only processes in-person card payments and doesn't offer campaign or fundraising features.
How much can my nonprofit save by switching from Clover to Zeffy?
Nonprofits can save significantly by avoiding Clover's 2.3% to 2.6% plus 10¢ per transaction fees, monthly software costs, and hardware expenses ranging from $49 to $1,649. One organization, Noelle's Gift to Children, has saved over $13,000 since switching to Zeffy.
Does Clover have hidden fees or contract requirements for nonprofits?
Yes. Users report hidden fees, unexpected monthly charges, and potential 3-year contract commitments with Clover. Zeffy has no contracts, no monthly fees, and no hidden costs.
Is Zeffy or Clover better for nonprofit payment processing?
Zeffy is purpose-built for nonprofit fundraising with zero fees, donor management, and online campaigns included. Clover is designed for retail businesses and charges transaction fees plus monthly software costs, making Zeffy the more cost-effective choice for nonprofits.
Can I use Zeffy as a point of sale system for my nonprofit?
Zeffy works in your browser to accept donations online and in person without any hardware purchases. Unlike Clover, you don't need to buy card readers or POS equipment to start collecting donations.
What's the catch with Zeffy being free?
There's no catch. Zeffy covers all platform and transaction fees. Donors can leave an optional tip to support the platform, but it's never required. Your nonprofit keeps 100% of every donation.
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
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