Zeffy VS eTapestry

Keep 100% of every donation while managing donor relationships in one place. No fees, no monthly costs — just free CRM tools that help you stay connected with supporters.

Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits

eTapestry

Zeffy VS eTapestry

Zeffy VS eTapestry: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

Varies.

$99/mo + 3% + card fees + $600/year

Processing fees

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

2.9% + $0.30.

2.9%–2.99% + $0.30 per transaction for credit card processing

Platform fees

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

$600/year.

Payment enablement platform fee charged annually

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

$99/month.

Starter plan from $99–$119/month; Essentials $199/month; Pro $399/month — pricing varies by constituent records

Other fees

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

Varies.

Additional costs for add-ons like personal fundraising ($34.50/month) and shopping cart ($49.50/month)

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

3/10.

No public pricing page. Fees buried in search snippets and reviews, not on official site.

Value for money

5/5.

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

3.5/5.

Features

5/5.

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

3.4/5.

Donor management platform with limited fundraising tools - requires paid subscription and separate software for events

Donations

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

Donation forms available but require paid subscription - no free option for small nonprofits

Ticketing

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

No event ticketing tools - requires separate platform or third-party integration for events

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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

No peer-to-peer fundraising - requires separate platform for campaigns with multiple fundraisers

Auctions

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

No auction tools - CRM 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 tools - not designed for fundraising campaigns beyond basic 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 merchandise sales - focused on donor management, not product sales

Memberships

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

Member tracking within donor records - no standalone membership portal or self-service

Donor management/CRM

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

Full donor profiles with giving history, communication tracking, and custom fields

Emails & Newsletter

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

Built-in email campaigns with templates, segmentation, and automated acknowledgments

Payment Processing

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

Blackbaud Merchant Services required - must use their processor for integrated payment processing

Payment Methods

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

Card payments and ACH only through Blackbaud's processor. No digital wallets or in-person options.

Credit Card Payments

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

Card payments through eTapestry Payments - must use Blackbaud's processor with their fee structure

Apple Pay & Google Pay

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

No digital wallet support - traditional card and ACH processing only through Blackbaud

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

ACH bank transfers available through eTapestry Payments only - tied to Blackbaud's payment system

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 tools - CRM focused on donor management, requires separate hardware setup

Support

5/5.

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

3.9/5.

Support access depends on paid plan tier — priority help starts at $79/mo, with limited availability for smaller nonprofits.

Help Center

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

Yes - Comprehensive free help center with step-by-step guides built specifically for nonprofit teams

Email Support

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

Email support with standard response times - part of larger corporate support system

Phone Support

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

Phone support available during business hours only - no evening or weekend assistance for events

Onboarding

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

Training webinars available for customers; dedicated onboarding and advanced features require paid access

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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How is Zeffy free?

Why Zeffy over eTapestry?

Keep more of every dollar with zero monthly fees or add-ons

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Keep more of every dollar with zero monthly fees or add-ons

Zeffy gives you donor management, email, and donation tools in one place — with no subscription costs, no payment processor lock-in, and no surprise charges.

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Your donor data shouldn't cost more than your mission

Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits. No monthly fees, no payment enablement charges, no add-ons. Just donor management, email, and fundraising in one place.

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Run your fundraising without juggling five tools

Zeffy includes donations, ticketing, auctions, raffles, and peer-to-peer in one platform. No separate tools, no manual imports, no extra subscriptions to track.

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Get started in minutes, not months

Zeffy's built for small teams who need to fundraise now. No implementation fees, no onboarding calls required, no waiting on enterprise setup timelines.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and eTapestry

How much does Zeffy cost compared to eTapestry?

Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits. No monthly fees, no payment enablement charges, no add-ons. eTapestry starts at $99-$119/month, plus 2.99% processing fees, plus a $600/year payment enablement fee.

Can I use my own payment processor with Zeffy?

Yes. Zeffy works with Stripe so you keep control of your payment processing. eTapestry requires Blackbaud Merchant Services, locking you into their payment system and fee structure.

Does Zeffy include event ticketing and peer-to-peer fundraising?

Yes. Zeffy includes ticketing, peer-to-peer, auctions, and raffles in one platform at no cost. eTapestry focuses on donor management only, so you'd need separate tools for events and campaigns.

Does Zeffy require a long-term contract or implementation process?

No. Zeffy has no contracts, no setup fees, and no implementation timeline. Create your account and start fundraising today. eTapestry requires paid plans and onboarding before you can launch.

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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.

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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!