Ecwid Is Built for Stores, Not Fundraising. Here's What Nonprofits Need.
Ecwid has no donation forms, donor CRM, or event ticketing. Zeffy includes all three, plus zero fees.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Ecwid sells products. Zeffy raises funds.
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Ecwid sells products. Zeffy raises funds.
You need donation forms, donor tracking, and event ticketing — not inventory management. Zeffy gives you fundraising tools built for nonprofits, not workarounds built for stores.
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Built for selling products, not raising funds
Ecwid tracks purchases, not relationships. Zeffy gives you donor management, campaign emails, and fundraising tools designed for your mission.
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Your donors aren't customers — treat them differently
Ecwid's checkout works for online stores, not donations. Zeffy lets supporters give by card, bank transfer, or mobile wallet — no extra setup required.
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Get started in minutes, not months
Ecwid's built for inventory and shipping. Zeffy's built for your first campaign — set up a donation page, send it out, and start raising funds today.
Frequently asked questions
Can I track donor history and send fundraising emails with Zeffy?
Yes. Zeffy includes donor management and email tools built for fundraising. Track giving history, segment supporters, and send campaign updates without paying for separate software or marketing add-ons.
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for nonprofits?
Yes. Zeffy charges zero platform fees, zero transaction fees, and zero monthly fees. You keep 100% of every donation and merchandise sale. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
Can I sell merchandise and accept donations on the same platform?
Yes. Zeffy lets you run an online store and accept donations on one platform. Sell t-shirts, accept event registrations, and process one-time or recurring donations without paying fees on any transaction.
How does Zeffy make money if there are no fees?
Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution when they give or purchase. This covers our costs so nonprofits never pay fees. It's completely optional and donors can adjust or remove it at checkout.
Does Ecwid charge payment processing fees?
Ecwid doesn't charge its own transaction fees, but the payment processor you use (like PayPal, Stripe, or Lightspeed Payments) will charge 1.9% to 2.9% per transaction. Zeffy covers all payment processing fees, so nonprofits keep 100% of what they raise.
Is Ecwid good for nonprofit fundraising?
Ecwid is built for eCommerce product sales, not nonprofit fundraising. It lacks dedicated tools for donations, peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions, or donor management. Zeffy is purpose-built for nonprofits with all these features included free.
How much does Ecwid cost per month for nonprofits?
Ecwid charges monthly subscription fees plus payment processing fees on every sale. For a nonprofit raising $50,000 annually, this could mean over $1,450 in fees. Zeffy has no monthly fees and no transaction fees.
Can I run auctions and raffles with Ecwid?
No. Ecwid is an eCommerce platform without built-in auction or raffle features. Zeffy includes auctions, raffles, event ticketing, and peer-to-peer campaigns all in one free platform.
What's the best Ecwid alternative for nonprofits?
Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits and charges zero fees on donations, merchandise sales, events, and memberships. Unlike Ecwid, you get fundraising tools, donor management, and automatic tax receipts without paying monthly or transaction fees.
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
Zero-fee fundraising in action — nonprofit stories worth sharing.
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