Zeffy VS DonorView

Keep 100% of every donation with zero fees while building stronger donor relationships through personalized follow-ups and professional campaigns.

Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits

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Zeffy VS DonorView

Zeffy VS DonorView: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

Varies.

Monthly fees from $91/month plus card fees per gift

Processing fees

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

2.9% + $0.30.

per transaction for credit card payments

Platform fees

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

N/A.

Not explicitly stated; DonorView does not appear to charge a separate platform fee

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

$92/month.

$183/month regular subscription; $128/month with 12-month commitment; $110/month with 36-month commitment; $92/month with 60-month commitment. DonorView Evolve from $91/month to $416/month depending on plan.

Other fees

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

Varies.

$30/month + 1.5% per transaction for alternative payment methods (risk management fee); $10/month for additional sub-bank accounts

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 search snippets and support articles, not transparent.

Value for money

5/5.

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

4.4/5.

Features

5/5.

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

8.2/5.

Donor database with email tools - requires paid plans for event ticketing, peer-to-peer, and payment processing

Donations

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

DonorView offers donation forms with recurring giving options - requires paid plan for advanced customization

Ticketing

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

Event ticketing available with registration management - part of higher-tier plans only

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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

Peer-to-peer campaigns with fundraiser pages and team features - available on premium plans

Auctions

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

No auction features - DonorView focuses on donor management and fundraising campaigns, not event-based fundraising

Raffles

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

No dedicated raffle tools - nonprofits need separate platform or manual raffle management

Online Store

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

No online store functionality - requires third-party integration for selling merchandise or products

Memberships

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

No membership management tools - designed for donor tracking and campaigns, not recurring member relationships

Donor management/CRM

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

Full donor database with giving history, contact management, and campaign tracking across all fundraising activities

Emails & Newsletter

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

Built-in email campaigns with templates and donor segmentation for fundraising communications

Payment Processing

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

No native payment processing - requires integration with separate payment processor for donation collection

Payment Methods

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

Credit cards and ACH only. No digital wallets or in-person payment options.

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

Apple Pay & Google Pay

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

No digital wallet support mentioned - appears limited to traditional card and bank payments

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

ACH bank transfers available but requires donors to set up bank account verification

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 and third-party integration

Support

5/5.

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

N/A.

Support access varies by plan - faster response times and phone help require paid subscriptions.

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 FAQs at no charge

Email Support

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

Email support available but response times and availability depend on your subscription tier

Phone Support

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

Phone support available on paid plans only - free users limited to email and basic chat options

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 guides 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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Why Zeffy over DonorView?

Keep every dollar raised, not just what's left after fees

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Your budget shouldn't pay for software before it pays your mission

DonorView costs $92–$183/month plus processing fees. Zeffy is free, so every dollar raised goes directly to your work, not your software bill.

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Run campaigns without stitching together separate tools

DonorView requires third-party integrations for payments and event tools. Zeffy includes donation forms, ticketing, CRM, and payment processing in one place.

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Get help from people who understand nonprofit fundraising

Zeffy's support team includes nonprofit fundraising experts who respond in 2–6 business hours. No tiered plans, no upsells — just free, unlimited help when you need it.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and DonorView

How does Zeffy's pricing compare to DonorView?

DonorView charges $92–$183/month plus 2.9% processing fees on every donation. Zeffy is 100% free with zero platform or processing fees, so you keep every dollar raised.

Can I run events and campaigns without paying for multiple tools?

DonorView requires separate integrations for payment processing and event tools. Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, CRM, and payment processing in one free platform.

What kind of support does Zeffy offer compared to DonorView?

Zeffy offers unlimited support from nonprofit fundraising experts who respond in 2–6 business hours. No tiered plans or paid upgrades required — every organization gets the same free, expert help.

Does Zeffy support the same payment methods as DonorView?

Zeffy accepts all major credit cards, ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay with zero processing fees. DonorView charges extra fees for alternative payment methods and doesn't support digital wallets.

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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!