Funraise Charges 5% + $99/Month. Here's What You'd Pay With Zeffy: $0.
Plus, Zeffy includes raffles, auctions, and CRM built-in. Funraise requires third-party tools for those.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Keep more of every dollar without asking donors to cover it
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Keep more of every dollar without asking donors to cover it
Funraise charges platform fees on top of processing costs. Zeffy is 100% free, so your donors' full gift goes to your mission, not your tools.
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You shouldn't have to pay monthly fees to raise money
Funraise charges platform fees and requires paid plans for full features. Zeffy is 100% free, so every dollar raised goes directly to your mission.
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Run your fundraiser without juggling third-party tools
Funraise requires integrations for raffles and auctions. Zeffy includes donations, ticketing, raffles, auctions, and CRM in one place, no add-ons needed.
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Get help from people who understand small nonprofits
Funraise gates support by plan tier and prioritizes enterprise customers. Zeffy offers free, unlimited support with 2–6 hour response times and real nonprofit expertise.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy work for organizations raising less than $1M per year?
Yes. Zeffy is built for small nonprofits and works for organizations of any size at no cost. Funraise targets organizations under $1M but still charges platform fees and monthly fees that cut into your budget.
How much does Zeffy cost compared to Funraise?
Zeffy is 100% free with no monthly fees, platform fees, or processing fees. Funraise charges platform fees starting at 5% plus monthly fees from $99 for full features. With Zeffy, every dollar raised goes to your mission.
Can I run raffles and auctions without paying extra fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes raffles, auctions, ticketing, and donation forms in one platform at no cost. Funraise requires third-party integrations for raffles and auctions, which means extra setup and often additional fees.
What kind of support can I expect as a small nonprofit?
Zeffy offers free, unlimited support with 2–6 hour response times for all nonprofits. Funraise gates support by plan tier and prioritizes enterprise customers, so smaller organizations often wait longer for help.
Is Zeffy actually free, or are there hidden fees?
Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits with no hidden fees. There are no platform fees, monthly fees, or processing fees. Zeffy is funded by optional donor tips, which are never required.
How hard is it to switch from Funraise to Zeffy?
Zeffy is designed for easy setup with an intuitive interface, so most nonprofits can get started in minutes. Unlike Funraise, which may have a steeper learning curve, Zeffy requires no technical expertise.
Does Zeffy include a CRM for managing donors?
Yes. Zeffy includes a built-in CRM at no extra cost, so you can track donor history, manage contacts, and send automated tax receipts from one platform.
How much can my nonprofit save by switching to Zeffy?
Savings depend on your fundraising volume. Nonprofits using Zeffy have reported saving between $787 and $13,000 compared to platforms like Funraise that charge 5% platform fees plus monthly fees starting at $99.
Can I trust Zeffy with my nonprofit's fundraising?
Yes. Zeffy is trusted by over 100,000 nonprofits and has helped raise more than $2 billion. It consistently earns higher user ratings than Funraise on comparison sites.
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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