Zeffy VS DonationMatch

Keep 100% of every donation with zero fees while building lasting donor relationships. DonationMatch focuses on corporate giving, but Zeffy gives you complete fundraising tools that work for all your donors.

Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits

DonationMatch

Zeffy VS DonationMatch

Zeffy VS DonationMatch: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

Varies.

Monthly fees from $49 + paywalls on requests

Processing fees

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

Varies.

Not explicitly stated; costs may include postage/shipping, ticketing fees, wholesale pricing, and consignment pricing

Platform fees

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

$129.

one-time fee for Pro Event; $249/year for Pro VIP

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

$0.

$0 for Starter/Free accounts; $49/month for Champion level

Other fees

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

Varies.

Some donors may request reimbursement for shipping or handling; conditions disclosed upfront

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

3/10.

No clear pricing page found. Fees buried in help articles and third-party sites, not transparent.

Value for money

5/5.

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

5.0/5.

Features

5/5.

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

4.6/5.

Matching gift database only - no donation forms, event tools, or donor management for year-round fundraising

Donations

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

DonationMatch connects donors to corporate matching programs - but doesn't process donations directly

Ticketing

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

No ticketing tools - focused only on donation matching, not event management or ticket sales

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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

No peer-to-peer fundraising - individuals can't create campaigns or fundraise on behalf of your nonprofit

Auctions

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

No auction features - DonationMatch focuses solely on corporate matching gift identification and processing

Raffles

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

No raffle features - not designed for fundraising campaigns beyond matched donations

Online Store

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

No online store capabilities - matching platform only, not a full fundraising solution

Memberships

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

No membership management - platform is designed for matching gift discovery, not member relationships

Donor management/CRM

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

No donor CRM - matching gift database only, requires separate system for donor profiles and history

Emails & Newsletter

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

No email marketing tools - matching gift notifications only, no donor campaigns or newsletters

Payment Processing

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

No payment processing - connects donors to corporate matching programs but doesn't handle transactions

Payment Methods

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

Connects corporate matching to your donation platform but doesn't process payments directly.

Credit Card Payments

Accept all major credit cards with zero processing fees. Zeffy covers the cost — you keep 100% of every donation.

Focuses on corporate matching programs rather than direct payment processing - nonprofits still need separate donation platform

Apple Pay & Google Pay

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

No digital wallet support - platform focuses on matching gift administration rather than donor payment methods

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

No direct payment processing - connects corporate matching to existing donation systems but doesn't handle transactions

Tap to Pay App

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

No in-person payment capabilities - designed for corporate matching workflows, not event or direct fundraising

Support

5/5.

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

4.5/5.

Support built for corporate giving programs, not nonprofit fundraising teams. Generic help without mission-focused expertise.

Help Center

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

Knowledge base and help docs are available, but content is geared toward corporate clients and nonprofit-specific guides are limited.

Email Support

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

Email support available but focused on corporate clients - nonprofits get generic responses without fundraising expertise.

Phone Support

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

Phone support is offered but geared toward corporate accounts — nonprofits may face longer wait times and less specialized help.

Onboarding

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

Onboarding and guided setup are offered, but they're tailored to corporate partners and lack nonprofit fundraising guidance.

Community

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

No community forum or nonprofit user groups are available; networking and peer support focus on corporate partners.

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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Why Zeffy over DonationMatch?

Run your fundraising without patching tools together

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Run your fundraising without patching tools together

DonationMatch helps with corporate matching, but you still need separate platforms for donations, events, and donor management — Zeffy does it all

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You need more than a matching gift database

DonationMatch connects you to corporate programs, but you still need a separate platform to accept donations, manage donors, and run campaigns.

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Your donors expect to give — not just match

Zeffy handles donations, ticketing, auctions, peer-to-peer, and donor management in one place — so you can focus on your mission, not stitching tools together.

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Get started in minutes, not months

Zeffy's built for small teams who need to fundraise now — no corporate onboarding, no training required, just create your first form and start raising money today.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and DonationMatch

Does Zeffy charge platform fees or monthly subscriptions?

No. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits — no platform fees, no monthly subscriptions, no transaction fees. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy free for organizations like yours.

Can I accept donations directly on Zeffy, or do I need another platform?

Yes. Zeffy processes donations, ticket sales, auctions, peer-to-peer campaigns, and memberships all in one place. You don't need to patch together multiple tools or pay for separate platforms to run your fundraising.

How quickly can I start fundraising with Zeffy?

You can create your first donation form or event page in minutes. There's no corporate onboarding process, no training required, and no waiting period — just sign up and start raising money today.

Does Zeffy work with corporate matching programs like DonationMatch does?

Yes. Zeffy processes all types of donations, including those eligible for corporate matching. Your donors can give directly through Zeffy, then submit their receipts to their employers for matching — no separate platform needed.

Still undecided?

Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy

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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.”

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!