MailerLite Sends Emails. Zeffy Sends Emails and Collects Donations.
MailerLite charges $10/month once you pass 500 subscribers and still needs separate donation tools. See the full breakdown.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Zeffy VS MailerLite
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Email your supporters and collect donations in one place
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Email your supporters, accept their donations, all in one place
MailerLite sends great emails, but you still need separate tools to collect donations, sell tickets, or manage donors. Zeffy does it all without monthly fees.
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Built for nonprofits, not e-commerce businesses
MailerLite's support and features are built for online stores. Zeffy's team understands nonprofit fundraising and helps you succeed without upgrading to paid plans.
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Get started in minutes, not months
MailerLite requires paid plans to unlock key features as you grow. Zeffy gives you everything free from day one, so you can launch your first campaign today.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy charge monthly fees like MailerLite?
No. Zeffy is completely free for nonprofits. MailerLite starts at $10/month once you exceed 500 subscribers, and costs increase as your list grows. With Zeffy, you keep 100% of donations with zero monthly fees, no matter how many supporters you have.
Can I accept donations directly through my email campaigns?
Yes. Zeffy lets you send emails and collect donations in one platform. MailerLite only sends newsletters, so you need separate tools to accept gifts, sell tickets, or manage donors. Zeffy handles everything without switching between platforms.
Do I need to upgrade to a paid plan as my donor list grows?
No. Zeffy gives you full access to donation forms, email campaigns, donor management, and event ticketing from day one. MailerLite locks key features behind paid plans that start at $10/month and increase as you grow.
How does Zeffy help me track donor engagement and giving history?
Zeffy includes donor management tools that track giving history, engagement, and contact details in one place. MailerLite only tracks email subscribers, so you need separate systems to manage donor relationships and fundraising data.
Does MailerLite offer a nonprofit discount?
Yes, MailerLite offers a 30% discount on paid plans for nonprofits. But even with that discount, you're still paying monthly fees that increase as your list grows. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits with no monthly costs at any size.
Can I sell event tickets and collect donations with MailerLite?
No. MailerLite is an email marketing tool only. You'd need separate platforms for ticketing and donations. Zeffy combines email, donations, event ticketing, and donor management in one free platform.
Does Zeffy support webhooks or integrations?
Yes. Zeffy offers webhooks so you can connect your fundraising data to other tools you use. This lets you automate workflows without paying for third-party integration services.
What's the catch with Zeffy being free?
There's no catch. Zeffy is funded by optional tips from donors, never required. Nonprofits keep 100% of what they raise with zero platform, transaction, or credit card fees.
Is MailerLite or Zeffy better for small nonprofits just getting started?
For nonprofits, Zeffy is the better choice. MailerLite's free plan limits you to 1,000 subscribers and email-only features. Zeffy gives you unlimited contacts plus donations, ticketing, and donor management from day one.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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