Hopin Costs $119/mo and Can't Collect Donations. Here's What Can.
Hopin handles webinars, not fundraising. Compare ticketing, auctions, donor CRM, and payment options side by side.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Run fundraising events that actually raise funds
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Run fundraising events that actually raise funds
Hopin charges $99/month for webinars. Zeffy gives you ticketing, donations, auctions, and donor management built for nonprofits — with zero fees.
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Built for fundraising, not just event registration
RingCentral Events handles virtual conferences, but it can't collect donations, track donor relationships, or help you raise money beyond ticket sales.
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Your donors deserve more than a corporate webinar tool
Zeffy gives you event ticketing plus donation forms, donor profiles, email campaigns, and payment processing in one place, so you can fundraise and build relationships without stitching together multiple tools.
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Get started in minutes, not months
RingCentral Events requires enterprise setup and training built for corporate teams. Zeffy's designed for small nonprofits, so you can launch your first event today without a learning curve or IT help.
Frequently asked questions
Does RingCentral Events work for nonprofit fundraising events?
RingCentral Events is built for corporate webinars and conferences, not fundraising. You can sell tickets, but there's no way to collect donations, run auctions, or track donor relationships without adding separate tools.
Can I collect donations and sell tickets on the same platform?
With Zeffy, yes. You get event ticketing, donation forms, auctions, raffles, and donor management in one place. RingCentral Events only handles registration, so you'd need to patch together other platforms to actually raise funds.
How much does it cost to run a fundraising event with zero platform fees?
Zeffy charges zero platform fees, so you keep 100% of what you raise. RingCentral Events starts at $99/month per organizer, plus you'll pay for separate donation tools since it doesn't support fundraising.
What payment options can donors use at my fundraising event?
Zeffy accepts all major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH bank transfers so donors can give however they prefer. RingCentral Events only processes card payments and requires separate tools for donations.
How much does Hopin cost for nonprofits?
Hopin's pricing starts around $99/month, with some plans reaching $119/month, plus per-ticket card fees. Zeffy charges zero platform fees and zero monthly fees, so nonprofits keep 100% of what they raise.
What are Hopin's ticketing fees?
Hopin charges monthly subscription fees plus card processing fees on each ticket sold. Zeffy covers all transaction and credit card fees, so there are no hidden costs eating into your event revenue.
Is there a free Hopin alternative for nonprofit events?
Zeffy is a free alternative built specifically for nonprofits. You get event ticketing, donations, auctions, raffles, and donor management in one platform with zero fees.
Can I run auctions and raffles with Hopin?
No, Hopin is designed for corporate webinars and doesn't include fundraising tools like auctions or raffles. Zeffy includes both, plus donation forms and donor tracking, all in one free platform.
How long does it take to set up a fundraising event on Zeffy vs Hopin?
Zeffy is designed for quick setup, with most nonprofits launching events in under 30 minutes. Hopin often requires contacting sales for pricing and may need third-party integrations for fundraising features.
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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