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Zeffy VS Donatestock
Accept donations online with zero fees taking a cut from your fundraising. Keep 100% of every dollar while building stronger donor relationships.
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Zeffy VS Donatestock
Pricing
Zeffy:
$
0.
Donatestock: 
Varies.
3.9% card fees plus monthly fees per gift
Processing fees
Donatestock:
3.9%.
Basic plan: 3.9% transaction fee; lower rates from 1.5% available with fixed-fee plans
Platform fees
Zeffy:
$
0.
Zeffy never takes a cut. Unlike platforms that skim 3–5%, you keep 100% of every donation.
Donatestock:
$0.
No separate platform fees — included in transaction or monthly pricing
Monthly fees
Zeffy:
$
0/month.
No subscriptions, no paywalls. Every org, big or small, gets full access for free.
Donatestock:
$0.
Basic plan has no upfront or monthly fee; fixed-fee plans start at $79/month
Other fees
Zeffy:
$
0.
We've never charged a single cent to nonprofits and we never will.
Donatestock:
3%.
transaction fee capped for larger gifts; no registration or onboarding costs
Pricing transparency
Zeffy:
10/10.
No platform fees, no credit card fees, no hidden fees, no fees period!
Donatestock:
4/10.
Pricing exists but scattered across FAQ and search results, no dedicated pricing page found
Value for money
Zeffy:
5/5.
450+ reviews on Capterra. All-in-one fundraising, zero fees, unbeatable value.
Donatestock:
N/A.
Features
Zeffy:
5/5.
No training needed. Built for busy nonprofit teams, not tech pros. Launch a campaign in under 30 minutes.
Donatestock:
N/A.
Stock donation platform only - no donation forms, events, memberships, or tools for year-round fundraising
Donations
Zeffy: 
Donations without the cut. Custom forms, tax receipts, donor tracking — all fee-free.
Donatestock:
Accepts stock donations with broker integration - but limited to securities only, no cash or other giving options
Ticketing
Zeffy:
Sell tickets, check in guests, track sales — and keep 100%. No fees. No fine print.
Donatestock:
No ticketing tools - requires separate platform for events and fundraising activities
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Zeffy:
Teams or individuals launch fundraising pages in minutes. Track progress, keep 100%. No fees.
Donatestock:
No peer-to-peer fundraising - individual stock donation pages only, no team campaigns
Auctions
Zeffy:
Run auctions without giving up a percentage. List items, track bids, collect payments — all fee-free.
Donatestock:
No auction support - stock donation platform only, requires separate auction software
Raffles
Zeffy:
Host online raffles and 50/50s. Track sales, set ticket limits, stay compliant — all without paying a cent.
Donatestock:
No raffle features - not designed for fundraising campaigns beyond stock donations
Online Store
Zeffy:
Skip the tool sprawl. Sell merch and manage your store in one place — no fees, no add-ons.
Donatestock:
No online store - focused solely on stock donations, not merchandise or product sales
Memberships
Zeffy:
Automate memberships with no per-member fees. Dues go straight to your org — perfect for clubs, alumni, and supporters.
Donatestock:
No membership tools - designed for one-time stock donations, not recurring member relationships
Donor management/CRM
Zeffy:
Ditch the expensive CRM. Track donations, send thank-yous, and build donor loyalty — all fee-free.
Donatestock:
No donor management - donation tracking only, no donor profiles or relationship tools
Emails & Newsletter
Zeffy:
Manage contacts and send newsletters from the same place you fundraise. Unlimited sends, no fees.
Donatestock:
No email tools - requires separate platform for donor communication and receipts
Payment Processing
Zeffy:
Accept donations, ticket sales, and payments — all 100% fee-free. No cuts, no hidden fees, ever.
Donatestock:
Stock and securities donation processing only - no credit card, ACH, or standard payment methods
Payment Methods
Zeffy:
All-in-one fundraising: donations, events, memberships, email, and donor CRM — 100% free.
Donatestock:
Stock donations only. No credit cards, digital wallets, ACH, or in-person payments.
Credit Card Payments
Zeffy:
Accept all major credit cards with zero processing fees. Zeffy covers the cost — you keep 100% of every donation.
Donatestock:
Stock donations only - no traditional credit card processing for cash gifts or general fundraising
Apple Pay & Google Pay
Zeffy:
One-tap donations and tickets with Apple Pay & Google Pay. No fees, just smooth mobile checkouts.
Donatestock:
No digital wallet support - stock donations require traditional brokerage transfer methods
ACH / Bank Transfers
Zeffy:
Accept bank transfers with zero fees. Full donation amounts go straight to your mission.
Donatestock:
No ACH bank transfers - platform focuses exclusively on stock and securities donations
Tap to Pay App
Zeffy:
Anyone on your team can take payments from their phone. No card reader, no fees, no friction.
Donatestock:
No in-person payment capabilities - stock transfers require online brokerage account access
Support
Zeffy:
5/5.
Real humans, real fast. Free email and phone support — no bots, no paywalls, no runaround.
Donatestock:
N/A.
Support focused on stock donation processing only — no guidance for broader nonprofit fundraising campaigns or donor engagement.
Help Center
Zeffy:
Searchable help docs, video tutorials, and step-by-step guides — all free, all the time.
Donatestock:
No searchable help center — support is handled directly via email and phone for stock donation questions.
Email Support
Zeffy:
Email us anytime. Most questions answered within hours — not days.
Donatestock:
Email support available but focused on stock donation logistics — limited nonprofit fundraising guidance.
Phone Support
Zeffy:
Need to talk? Call us. Real support from real people who understand nonprofits.
Donatestock:
Phone support available during business hours for stock donation questions and processing.
Onboarding
Zeffy:
Get set up in under 30 minutes. No training required — but we're here if you need us.
Donatestock:
No dedicated onboarding — only limited, transaction-focused setup help for stock gifts.
Community
Zeffy:
Join thousands of nonprofits sharing tips, templates, and best practices.
Donatestock:
No community forum or user groups available.
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Run your whole fundraising operation, not just stock gifts
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Run your whole fundraising operation, not just stock gifts
Zeffy gives you donations, events, CRM, and email in one place — 100% free. DonateStock handles stock gifts, but you'll still need other tools to run campaigns.
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You shouldn't need five tools to accept one donation
Donatestock handles securities, but you'll still need separate platforms for events, email, donor tracking, and everyday fundraising. Zeffy does it all in one place.
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Stock gifts are great — until you need to run anything else
Most donors give cash, not stock. With Zeffy, you can accept credit cards, ACH, Apple Pay, and stock donations without paying platform fees or juggling multiple logins.
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Get started in minutes, not months
Zeffy's built for small teams who need to fundraise now. No onboarding fees, no setup calls, no waiting on approvals — just create your account and start raising funds.
Can I run events and sell tickets without adding another platform?
Yes. Zeffy includes event ticketing, registration, and payment processing in the same platform where you accept donations. Donatestock only handles stock gifts, so you'll need separate software to manage events or sell tickets.
How much does Zeffy cost compared to Donatestock?
Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits with no monthly fees or platform charges. Donatestock charges transaction fees from 1.5% to 3.9%, plus fixed monthly fees starting at $79. With Zeffy, donors can leave a voluntary contribution to keep the platform free.
Can I accept both stock donations and credit card payments in one place?
Yes. Zeffy accepts credit cards, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and stock donations all in one platform. Donatestock only processes stock and securities, so you'll need additional tools to accept everyday donations from most of your supporters.
Do I need separate tools for donor management and email communication?
No. Zeffy includes donor management and email tools built right in, so you can track relationships and communicate with supporters without paying for separate platforms. Donatestock focuses only on stock donations and requires you to use other tools for donor outreach.
Still undecided?
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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“We were incurring a ton of fees for our past fundraising platform and Zeffy has helped us receive so much more of our donations.”
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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!
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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!!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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Stevie C
We Are HER
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