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Join It Charges $29/Mo + Fees. Zeffy Charges Nothing. Here's the Breakdown.
Join It takes $29–$199/month plus 3% platform fees plus 2.9% card processing. Zeffy covers all of it.
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Zeffy VS Join It
Pricing
Zeffy:
$
0.
Join It: 
Varies.
$29/month + service fees + card processing fees
Processing fees
Join It:
2.9% + $0.30.
Standard Stripe payment processing fees applied separately from Join It's service fee on online payments
Platform fees
Zeffy:
$
0.
Zeffy never takes a cut. Unlike platforms that skim 3–5%, you keep 100% of every donation.
Join It:
3%.
Join It service fee on online transactions: 3.0% for Starter, 2.5% for Growth, 2.0% for Total, 1.5% for Enterprise
Monthly fees
Zeffy:
$
0/month.
No subscriptions, no paywalls. Every org, big or small, gets full access for free.
Join It:
$29/month.
Starter $29/month, Growth $49/month, Total $99/month, Extra $199/month; nonprofits and annual subscribers receive stackable 10% discounts
Other fees
Zeffy:
$
0.
We've never charged a single cent to nonprofits and we never will.
Join It:
Varies.
No setup fees or long-term contracts; service fees and Stripe processing fees apply only to online payments, while offline payments avoid these charges
Pricing transparency
Zeffy:
10/10.
No platform fees, no credit card fees, no hidden fees, no fees period!
Join It:
3/10.
Pricing requires digging through support articles and third-party sites with no clear pricing page
Value for money
Zeffy:
5/5.
450+ reviews on Capterra. All-in-one fundraising, zero fees, unbeatable value.
Join It:
8.1/10.
Features
Zeffy:
5/5.
No training needed. Built for busy nonprofit teams, not tech pros. Launch a campaign in under 30 minutes.
Join It:
4.2/5.
Built for membership dues, not fundraising - missing donation forms, event tools, and year-round giving features
Donations
Zeffy: 
Donations without the cut. Custom forms, tax receipts, donor tracking — all fee-free.
Join It:
No donation forms - built for membership dues only, not one-time gifts or fundraising campaigns
Ticketing
Zeffy:
Sell tickets, check in guests, track sales — and keep 100%. No fees. No fine print.
Join It:
No event ticketing tools - members must use separate platforms for events and ticket sales
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Zeffy:
Teams or individuals launch fundraising pages in minutes. Track progress, keep 100%. No fees.
Join It:
No peer-to-peer fundraising - focused on membership management, not campaign-based fundraising
Auctions
Zeffy:
Run auctions without giving up a percentage. List items, track bids, collect payments — all fee-free.
Join It:
No auction tools - membership platform only, requires separate auction software for fundraising events
Raffles
Zeffy:
Host online raffles and 50/50s. Track sales, set ticket limits, stay compliant — all without paying a cent.
Join It:
No raffle or contest features - requires third-party tools to run fundraising raffles
Online Store
Zeffy:
Skip the tool sprawl. Sell merch and manage your store in one place — no fees, no add-ons.
Join It:
No online store - can't sell merchandise, sponsorships, or products alongside memberships
Memberships
Zeffy:
Automate memberships with no per-member fees. Dues go straight to your org — perfect for clubs, alumni, and supporters.
Join It:
Member management with self-service portal, automated renewals, and tiered membership levels
Donor management/CRM
Zeffy:
Ditch the expensive CRM. Track donations, send thank-yous, and build donor loyalty — all fee-free.
Join It:
Member database with contact info and membership status - no donor profiles or giving history tracking
Emails & Newsletter
Zeffy:
Manage contacts and send newsletters from the same place you fundraise. Unlimited sends, no fees.
Join It:
Basic membership emails and renewal reminders - no fundraising campaigns or donor newsletters
Payment Processing
Zeffy:
Accept donations, ticket sales, and payments — all 100% fee-free. No cuts, no hidden fees, ever.
Join It:
Stripe integration with automated recurring billing and payment reminders
Payment Methods
Zeffy:
All-in-one fundraising: donations, events, memberships, email, and donor CRM — 100% free.
Join It:
Credit cards and digital wallets only. No ACH bank transfers or in-person payment options.
Credit Card Payments
Zeffy:
Accept all major credit cards with zero processing fees. Zeffy covers the cost — you keep 100% of every donation.
Join It:
All major credit and debit cards accepted through Stripe integration for membership payments
Apple Pay & Google Pay
Zeffy:
One-tap donations and tickets with Apple Pay & Google Pay. No fees, just smooth mobile checkouts.
Join It:
Apple Pay and Google Pay supported through Stripe checkout for faster mobile payments
ACH / Bank Transfers
Zeffy:
Accept bank transfers with zero fees. Full donation amounts go straight to your mission.
Join It:
No ACH bank transfers - card-only checkout limits payment options for larger membership fees
Tap to Pay App
Zeffy:
Anyone on your team can take payments from their phone. No card reader, no fees, no friction.
Join It:
No in-person payment collection - members must pay online or mail checks separately
Support
Zeffy:
5/5.
Real humans, real fast. Free email and phone support — no bots, no paywalls, no runaround.
Join It:
4.5/5.
Support built for sports teams and clubs, not nonprofits. Email and chat only - no phone support or mission-focused guidance.
Help Center
Zeffy:
Searchable help docs, video tutorials, and step-by-step guides — all free, all the time.
Join It:
Comprehensive help center with step-by-step guides built for nonprofit teams
Email Support
Zeffy:
Email us anytime. Most questions answered within hours — not days.
Join It:
Email support available but built for sports teams and clubs - limited nonprofit membership guidance
Phone Support
Zeffy:
Need to talk? Call us. Real support from real people who understand nonprofits.
Join It:
No phone support mentioned - email and chat only for membership management questions
Onboarding
Zeffy:
Get set up in under 30 minutes. No training required — but we're here if you need us.
Join It:
Self-service onboarding only - no dedicated onboarding or training for nonprofits.
Community
Zeffy:
Join thousands of nonprofits sharing tips, templates, and best practices.
Join It:
No community forum or user groups available
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Run memberships and fundraising in one place, with zero fees
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Run memberships and fundraising in one place, with zero fees
Join It handles memberships well, but you'll need separate tools for donations, events, and campaigns — and pay monthly fees plus transaction cuts on top.
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Your members shouldn't pay for your software
Join It charges monthly fees plus 2–3% on every membership payment. Zeffy is 100% free, so your members' dues go directly to your mission, not your tools.
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One platform for memberships and fundraising
Join It handles memberships but requires separate tools for donations, events, and auctions. Zeffy gives you everything in one place, so you can fundraise without the patchwork.
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Built for nonprofits, not sports leagues
Join It's support is designed for rec teams and clubs. Zeffy's team knows nonprofit fundraising, so you get help that actually fits how your organization works.
Does Zeffy charge monthly fees like Join It?
No. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits. Join It charges $29–$199 per month plus 2–3% on every transaction. With Zeffy, you keep every dollar your members pay.
Can I run fundraising campaigns and memberships in the same platform?
Yes. Zeffy handles memberships, donations, events, auctions, and raffles in one place. Join It only manages memberships, so you'll need separate tools for fundraising campaigns.
What payment options does Zeffy support for membership dues?
Zeffy accepts all major credit cards, ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Join It only supports card payments through Stripe, which limits options for larger membership fees.
How does Zeffy stay free without charging nonprofits?
Zeffy covers all platform costs through optional donor contributions at checkout. Donors can choose to support Zeffy, but it's never required. Your nonprofit never pays a cent.
How much does Zeffy cost compared to Join It?
Zeffy costs nothing. There are no monthly fees, no platform fees, and no credit card processing fees. Join It charges $29–$199 per month plus 2–5% in platform and processing fees on every transaction.
Does Zeffy charge credit card processing fees?
No. Zeffy covers all credit card processing fees for nonprofits. On a $100 membership payment, you keep the full $100. With Join It, you'd lose around $7.90 to combined platform and processing fees.
Can I use Zeffy for membership management and event ticketing?
Yes. Zeffy is an all-in-one platform that handles memberships, donations, events, auctions, raffles, and peer-to-peer fundraising. Join It only manages memberships, so you'd need separate tools for everything else.
Is Zeffy a good alternative to Join It for nonprofits?
Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits and offers more features with zero fees. Join It is designed for rec teams and clubs, charges monthly fees plus transaction fees, and lacks fundraising tools like donor management and tax receipts.
What's the catch with Zeffy being free?
There's no catch. Zeffy is funded by optional tips from donors at checkout. The tip is never required, and your nonprofit always keeps 100% of what you raise.
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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.
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