iDonate Charges $99/Month + Fees. Here's What You Get for $0 with Zeffy.
Zeffy includes auctions, raffles, and an online store free. iDonate requires separate tools.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Keep more of every dollar your donors give
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Keep more of every dollar your donors give
With Zeffy, there's no monthly fee eating into your budget and no per-transaction costs shrinking donations before they reach your mission.
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Monthly fees add up fast when you're just getting started
iDonate charges $99/month plus processing fees before you raise a dollar. Zeffy is 100% free, so every donation goes straight to your mission from day one.
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You shouldn't need five tools to run one campaign
iDonate covers donations but requires separate tools for raffles, auctions, and merchandise sales. Zeffy includes everything in one place, so you can focus on your work instead of juggling platforms.
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Get started in minutes, not months
iDonate requires setup calls and onboarding before you can launch. Zeffy lets you create your first form, send it out, and start raising funds the same day you sign up.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to iDonate?
Zeffy is 100% free with no monthly fees or platform charges. iDonate starts at $99/month plus 2.9% processing fees per transaction. With Zeffy, donors can leave a voluntary contribution to cover costs, so your organization keeps every dollar raised.
Can I run raffles and sell merchandise on Zeffy like I can accept donations?
Yes. Zeffy includes donation forms, raffles, event ticketing, auctions, and an online store in one platform at no cost. iDonate focuses on donations only, so you'll need separate tools and subscriptions to run other fundraising activities.
Do I need a long setup process to start fundraising with Zeffy?
No. You can create your first donation form and start accepting gifts within minutes of signing up. There's no onboarding call required, no waiting period, and no technical setup. Just build your form, share the link, and start raising funds right away.
Does Zeffy offer donor management tools like iDonate?
Yes. Zeffy includes a built-in donor database that tracks giving history, contact details, and engagement at no extra cost. You can segment supporters, send personalized thank-you emails, and build stronger relationships without paying for a separate CRM or add-on features.
What payment methods do you support?
Donors can give using all major credit and debit cards, ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. All payment methods are included at no cost to your organization, and donors receive instant automated receipts after every transaction.
Does Zeffy take a percentage of donations?
No. Zeffy doesn't take any percentage from your donations. There are no platform fees, processing fees, or transaction fees. Your nonprofit keeps 100% of what donors give.
How much does iDonate cost per month?
iDonate starts at $99/month plus 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction in processing fees. Some plans also include a 4% platform fee. Zeffy has no monthly fees and no transaction costs.
Is there a free fundraising platform that doesn't charge fees?
Yes. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits with zero platform, processing, or credit card fees. Donors can leave an optional tip to support the platform, but it's never required.
How much would I save switching from iDonate to Zeffy?
A nonprofit raising $10,000/month could save over $6,000 annually by switching to Zeffy. iDonate's fees (2.9% + $0.30 per donation plus monthly costs) add up quickly.
Does Zeffy offer a discount code or free trial?
Zeffy doesn't need discount codes or trials because it's already 100% free. You get full access to every feature from day one with no hidden costs or time limits.
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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