Frontstream Charges $75/mo + 2.9% Per Gift. Zeffy Charges Nothing.
A $100 donation nets $96.70 with Frontstream. With Zeffy, your nonprofit keeps the full $100.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Zeffy VS Frontstream
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Keep more of what you raise, without asking donors to cover fees
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Keep more of what you raise, without asking donors to cover fees
Frontstream charges $75/month plus 2.9% + $0.30 per donation. Zeffy is 100% free — so every dollar raised goes directly to your mission, not your software bill.
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Your donors shouldn't have to choose between giving and covering fees
Frontstream asks donors to cover fees 50% of the time. With Zeffy, 100% of every donation goes to your mission, and donors never see a fee request at checkout.
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You don't need an enterprise budget to run a real fundraiser
Frontstream starts at $75/month plus 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. Zeffy gives you donations, events, raffles, and a full CRM with zero monthly fees and zero platform costs.
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Get help from people who actually understand small nonprofits
Frontstream's support is tiered by plan and built for enterprise clients. Zeffy offers free, unlimited support from nonprofit fundraising experts with a 93% satisfaction rating.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy make money if there are no fees for nonprofits?
Zeffy is funded by optional contributions from donors at checkout. They can choose to support our platform, but it's never required. 100% of every donation always goes to your organization.
Can I really run events, raffles, and campaigns without paying monthly fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, memberships, and a full donor CRM with zero monthly fees and zero platform costs.
What happens if I need help setting up my donation forms or campaigns?
You get free, unlimited support from nonprofit fundraising experts. No tiered plans, no extra fees. Just real help from people who understand small nonprofits.
Does Zeffy work for small nonprofits just getting started with online fundraising?
Yes. Zeffy is built for small nonprofits with limited budgets and staff. You can launch donation forms, sell event tickets, and manage donors in minutes without technical skills or upfront costs.
Can I import my donor database and transaction history into Zeffy's CRM?
Yes. You can import your donor database and transaction history into Zeffy's CRM. Our support team helps you migrate your data and set up your account at no extra charge.
How much does Frontstream charge per transaction compared to Zeffy?
Frontstream charges $75/month plus 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. On a $100 donation, you'd keep $96.70. With Zeffy, you keep the full $100 — no platform fees, no transaction fees.
Is Zeffy better than Frontstream for peer-to-peer fundraising?
Both platforms offer peer-to-peer fundraising tools, but Zeffy includes them at no cost. With Frontstream, you'd pay monthly fees plus processing costs on every donation your fundraisers collect.
How much could my nonprofit save by switching from Frontstream to Zeffy?
If you raise $10,000 monthly, Frontstream fees could cost you $293/month or $3,516/year. With Zeffy, that money stays with your mission. Real PTOs have saved $2,000 to $13,000+ after switching.
Does Frontstream have hidden fees I should know about?
Frontstream's pricing can be less transparent, with monthly fees starting at $75 (billed annually) plus per-transaction costs. Zeffy has no hidden fees — what you raise is what you keep.
Can I get the same fundraising tools on Zeffy that Frontstream offers?
Yes. Zeffy includes donations, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions, raffles, memberships, an online store, and donor management — all the tools Frontstream offers, but with zero fees.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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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