Flipcause Costs $125/Month + Donor Fees. Zeffy Costs Nothing. Ever.

Flipcause charges donors 6.9% per gift and locks ticketing and raffles behind paid plans. Compare every feature side by side.

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Zeffy VS Flipcause

Zeffy VS Flipcause: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

Varies.

$125/month + 6.9% card fees per gift

Processing fees

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

N/A.

No pricing information available

Platform fees

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

N/A.

No platform fees mentioned

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

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No pricing information available

Other fees

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

N/A.

No pricing information available

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

1/10.

No pricing page found. Fees only mentioned in search snippets, not on accessible site.

Value for money

5/5.

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

4.7/5.

Features

5/5.

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

4.5/5.

Paid plans required for most tools - donations, events, and raffles locked behind subscription tiers

Donations

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

Donation forms with recurring giving and custom fields - requires paid plan for advanced features

Ticketing

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

Event ticketing with registration forms and check-in tools - part of paid 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 individual fundraising pages and team leaderboards on paid plans

Auctions

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

Silent auction tools with mobile bidding, item management, and auto-outbid notifications built into the platform

Raffles

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

Raffle campaigns with ticket sales and winner selection - available on higher-tier paid plans

Online Store

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

Product sales and merchandise store with inventory tracking - requires paid subscription

Memberships

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

Membership management with recurring billing, member portals, and tiered membership levels

Donor management/CRM

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

Donor database with giving history, contact management, and basic segmentation tools

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 communication tools

Payment Processing

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

Stripe integration with multiple payment methods including credit cards, ACH, and digital wallets

Payment Methods

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

Supports credit cards, digital wallets (Apple Pay & Google Pay), and ACH for recurring gifts; no native in-person payment app, and standard processing fees apply.

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 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 payments supported through checkout — Apple Pay and Google Pay available for donor convenience.

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

ACH bank transfers available for recurring donations — helps reduce processing costs on larger gifts.

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 and face-to-face fundraising.

Support

5/5.

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

4.7/5.

Support access depends on plan tier - free users get limited help, priority support starts at $99/mo.

Help Center

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

Yes - Comprehensive resource library and guides accessible 24/7 without hidden fees or paywalls

Email Support

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

Email support with standard business hours response times - no dedicated nonprofit team

Phone Support

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

Phone support available on higher-tier plans only - basic users rely on email and chat

Onboarding

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

Self-service onboarding only — dedicated onboarding requires an enterprise contract or higher-tier plan

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 Flipcause?

Keep more of every dollar your donors give

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Keep more of every dollar your donors give

Flipcause charges monthly fees and asks donors to cover costs — Zeffy is 100% free, so you keep everything and donors give what they want to support you

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Your donors shouldn't have to cover your platform costs

Flipcause asks donors to pay 6.9% + 30¢ per transaction. Zeffy never charges your donors or your nonprofit — so 100% of every gift goes to your mission.

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Get the tools you need without paying to unlock them

Flipcause locks ticketing, raffles, and peer-to-peer behind paid plans starting at $125/month. Zeffy gives you every tool from day one, with no subscription fees.

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Get help from people who understand nonprofit fundraising

Flipcause limits support to paid plans starting at $99/month. Zeffy gives every nonprofit free, unlimited help from fundraising experts who get your work.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and Flipcause

Does Zeffy really charge zero fees to nonprofits?

Yes. Zeffy charges zero platform fees, zero subscription fees, and zero transaction fees to nonprofits. You keep 100% of every donation. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to help keep Zeffy free for organizations like yours.

What fundraising tools does Zeffy include for free?

Every nonprofit gets access to donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, auctions, memberships, and a full donor database from day one. No paid plans required. No features locked behind upgrades.

How does Zeffy make money if there are no fees?

Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution when they give. This keeps Zeffy free for nonprofits while letting supporters choose to help sustain the platform. There's never any obligation or pressure.

Can I switch from Flipcause to Zeffy without losing my donor data?

Yes. Zeffy makes it easy to import your donor information and transition your fundraising. Our team helps you move everything over so you can start keeping 100% of donations right away. Absolutely. Zeffy is built for nonprofits of all sizes. You get the same powerful tools whether you raise $1,000 or $1 million a year, with zero fees no matter your budget or stage.

How much does Flipcause charge per transaction?

Flipcause asks donors to cover 6.9% + 30¢ per transaction. With Zeffy, there are no transaction fees at all, so your nonprofit and donors keep more.

Does Flipcause charge monthly fees for event ticketing or raffles?

Yes. Flipcause locks features like ticketing, raffles, and peer-to-peer fundraising behind paid plans starting at $125/month. Zeffy includes all of these tools free from day one.

Is Flipcause customer support free?

No. Flipcause limits customer support to paid plans starting at $99/month. Zeffy offers free, unlimited support to every nonprofit.

What's the best zero-fee alternative to Flipcause for nonprofits?

Zeffy is the only fundraising platform with zero platform, transaction, or subscription fees. You get donation forms, ticketing, auctions, and a donor CRM without paying anything.

Does Flipcause have an online store feature?

Flipcause offers an online store tool, but access depends on your plan. Zeffy includes a free online shop with no fees on sales, inventory tracking, and order management built in.

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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.

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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!