Zeffy VS Jersey Watch

Keep 100% of every donation with zero fees while managing donors, events, and campaigns in one place designed for small nonprofits.

Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits

Jersey Watch

Zeffy VS Jersey Watch

Zeffy VS Jersey Watch: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

Varies.

$29/month plans plus 3.5% + $1 per gift

Processing fees

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

3.5% + $1.

per transaction for online payments (covers all credit and debit card fees)

Platform fees

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

$0.

No setup fees, no platform fees

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

$29/month.

Basic: $29/month, Plus: $49/month, Pro: $79/month

Other fees

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

$0.

No setup fees, no additional fees, no contracts

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

8/10.

Clear pricing page with tiers and processing fees listed. No hidden costs or complex terms needed.

Value for money

5/5.

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

4.8/5.

Features

5/5.

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

4.8/5.

Sports fundraising focus with limited nonprofit tools - requires paid plans for branding and advanced features

Donations

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

Jersey Watch offers donation forms with recurring giving options - requires paid plan for custom branding

Ticketing

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

Event ticketing with registration management and check-in tools - available on 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 fundraiser pages and team leaderboards on paid plans

Auctions

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

No auction features - Jersey Watch focuses on sports fundraising campaigns, not event-based auctions

Raffles

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

Raffle management with ticket sales and winner selection - requires upgrade to access raffle features

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 - limited to higher-tier paid plans

Memberships

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

No membership management - designed for one-time fundraising campaigns, not recurring member relationships

Donor management/CRM

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

Basic donor data collection through campaign forms - no full donor profiles or relationship tracking

Emails & Newsletter

Manage contacts and send newsletters from the same place you fundraise. Unlimited sends, no fees.

Campaign update emails to supporters - no donor segmentation or fundraising newsletter tools

Payment Processing

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

Integrated payment processing with credit card and ACH options for donations

Payment Methods

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

Credit cards only. No digital wallets, ACH, or in-person payment options.

Credit Card Payments

Accept all major credit cards with zero processing fees. Zeffy covers the cost — you keep 100% of every donation.

Jersey Watch focuses on sports team fundraising - credit card processing available but limited to team-specific campaigns

Apple Pay & Google Pay

One-tap donations and tickets with Apple Pay & Google Pay. No fees, just smooth mobile checkouts.

Digital wallet support unclear - platform appears focused on traditional card checkout for sports teams

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

No ACH bank transfer options - card payments only for team fundraising campaigns

Tap to Pay App

Anyone on your team can take payments from their phone. No card reader, no fees, no friction.

No in-person payment tools - designed for online team fundraising only, not events or face-to-face giving

Support

5/5.

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

5.0/5.

Jersey Watch sells watches, not fundraising tools - no nonprofit support, training, or fundraising expertise available.

Help Center

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

Retail help center with FAQs, shipping and returns info - no nonprofit or fundraising guidance.

Email Support

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

Standard retail customer service for watch purchases - no nonprofit or fundraising expertise.

Phone Support

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

No phone support for nonprofit fundraising - Jersey Watch is a retail watch seller and does not offer fundraising platform phone support.

Onboarding

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

No dedicated onboarding or nonprofit setup — support focuses on retail purchases and product use only.

Community

Join thousands of nonprofits sharing tips, templates, and best practices.

No community forum or user groups - Jersey Watch focuses on retail customers rather than nonprofit communities.

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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How is Zeffy free?

Why Zeffy over Jersey Watch?

Keep more of every dollar your community gives

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Keep more of every dollar your community gives

Zeffy charges you nothing — no monthly fees, no processing fees, no per-transaction costs — so your team can focus on your mission, not your budget.

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Your budget shouldn't pay for the platform

Zeffy is 100% free — no monthly fees, no processing fees, no per-transaction charges. Every dollar raised goes directly to your mission.

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Built for nonprofits, not sports teams

Zeffy gives you donor management, email tools, memberships, and auctions — not just registration forms. One platform built for how nonprofits actually work.

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Get started in minutes, not months

Zeffy's built for small teams who need to launch fast. No training required, no tech headaches — just simple tools that work from day one.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and Jersey Watch

Is Zeffy really free for nonprofits?

Yes. Zeffy charges nonprofits zero fees — no monthly costs, no processing fees, no per-transaction charges. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy free for organizations like yours.

Can I manage donors and memberships with Zeffy?

Zeffy includes donor profiles, membership management, email tools, and auction features in one platform. You can track giving history, send targeted updates, and manage recurring memberships without paying extra.

How quickly can I start fundraising with Zeffy?

You can launch your first campaign in minutes. Create donation forms, event pages, or membership sign-ups without training or technical setup. Everything works right away so you can start raising funds today.

Does Zeffy work for nonprofits or just sports teams?

Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits. You get donor management, auction tools, membership features, and email campaigns designed for charitable giving — not sports registration or team scheduling.

Still undecided?

Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy

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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.

Masey, Loose Ends.

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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!