EasyTithe Fees Explained: 2.6% + $0.39 Per Gift vs Zeffy's 0%

Plus Zeffy includes ticketing, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns EasyTithe doesn't offer.

Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits

Zeffy VS EasyTithe

Zeffy VS EasyTithe: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

Varies.

Monthly fees from $19/month plus 2.6% card fees per gift

Processing fees

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

2.6% + $0.39.

per debit/credit transaction; 0.75% + $0.39 per ACH transaction

Platform fees

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

$0.

$0 platform fees with no startup or minimum fees.

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

$49/month.

$49–$99 per month, or $0/month on some plans.

Other fees

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

Varies.

$0 security, software, hidden, contract, and set up fees; $3.00 NSF fee for ACH; optional $15/month for Text Giving.

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 scattered across comparison sites, not on EasyTithe's own site.

Value for money

5/5.

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

4.0/5.

Features

5/5.

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

4.1/5.

Church giving platform with limited nonprofit tools - no events, memberships, or peer-to-peer campaigns

Donations

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

Church giving platform with text-to-give and kiosk options - built for tithes, not broader fundraising

Ticketing

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

No event ticketing tools - requires separate platform for paid events or fundraisers

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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

No peer-to-peer fundraising tools - supporters can't create their own campaigns

Auctions

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

No auction features - donation and giving platform only, requires separate auction software

Raffles

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

No raffle or lottery features - not designed for fundraising campaigns beyond donations

Online Store

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

No online store or product sales - focused only on donation collection

Memberships

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

No membership management - recurring giving only, no member portals or membership tiers

Donor management/CRM

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

Basic donor database with giving history and contact info - limited segmentation tools

Emails & Newsletter

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

Automated receipts and basic donor communications - limited campaign tools for newsletters

Payment Processing

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

First-party payment processing with multiple payment methods including text-to-give

Payment Methods

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

Credit cards, digital wallets, and ACH for recurring gifts. No in-person payment 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 their payment processor with standard transaction fees

Apple Pay & Google Pay

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

Digital wallet support available through their checkout process for online donations

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

ACH bank transfers available for recurring giving - helps reduce fees on larger donations

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 setup for events or in-person giving

Support

5/5.

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

3.8/5.

Support access tied to paid plans starting at $19/mo. Phone help limited to business hours - no evening or weekend coverage for year-end campaigns.

Help Center

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

Comprehensive free help center with guides built specifically for nonprofits

Email Support

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

Email support available but response times can be slow during peak giving seasons

Phone Support

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

Phone support available during business hours on paid plans - no weekend or evening coverage

Onboarding

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

No dedicated onboarding — self-service resources and paid plan support 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 EasyTithe?

Run more than Sunday giving without paying for more tools

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Run more than Sunday giving without paying for more tools

EasyTithe works for tithes, but you need ticketing, auctions, and memberships too. Zeffy gives you everything, 100% free, so you can fundraise year-round.

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Built for more than Sunday giving

EasyTithe works for recurring donations, but when you need ticketing, auctions, or peer-to-peer campaigns, you're back to juggling tools. Zeffy handles it all.

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One platform, no add-ons to unlock

EasyTithe charges monthly fees for text giving, kiosks, and support. Zeffy includes everything — donations, events, CRM, email — with zero platform fees or paywalls.

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Get started in minutes, not months

EasyTithe requires setup calls and onboarding for paid plans. Zeffy lets you launch your first campaign today — no training, no waiting, no IT help needed.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and EasyTithe

Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for donations and fundraising?

Yes. Zeffy charges zero platform fees, zero monthly fees, and zero transaction fees. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy free for nonprofits, so you keep 100% of every donation.

Can I run events and sell tickets on Zeffy, or just accept donations?

Zeffy includes ticketing, auctions, peer-to-peer campaigns, memberships, and online stores — all on one platform. You can run year-round fundraising without paying for add-ons or switching between tools.

How long does it take to set up my first campaign on Zeffy?

You can launch your first campaign in minutes. Create a donation form, event page, or raffle without setup calls, onboarding fees, or IT support. Just sign up and start fundraising today.

What payment methods can donors use on Zeffy?

Donors can give using credit cards, debit cards, ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. All payment methods are included at zero cost, so you never pay processing fees.

How much does EasyTithe charge per donation?

EasyTithe charges monthly fees from $19 to $79, plus processing fees of 2.9% + $0.30 per donation (some plans charge up to 3.5%). Zeffy has no monthly fees and no processing fees — you keep 100% of every gift.

Can I use Zeffy for church tithing and recurring donations?

Yes. Churches use Zeffy to collect tithes, set up recurring donations, and sell event tickets — all without paying any fees. You get the same giving features as EasyTithe, but every dollar goes to your ministry.

How much could my church save by switching from EasyTithe to Zeffy?

A church raising $10,000 monthly could save $290 to $500 in fees by switching to Zeffy. That's money that stays with your congregation instead of going to platform and processing costs.

Does Zeffy offer customer support like EasyTithe?

Yes. Zeffy provides unlimited email and phone support at no extra cost. You get real help when you need it — no premium support tiers or add-on fees.

Do I need separate tools for ticketing and auctions if I use Zeffy?

No. Zeffy includes donations, event ticketing, auctions, peer-to-peer campaigns, memberships, and a built-in CRM — all in one platform. EasyTithe focuses mainly on tithing, so you'd need additional tools for other fundraising activities.

Still undecided?

Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy

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Virtuous

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!