MemberClicks Costs $4,500/yr for Memberships. Zeffy Adds Fundraising for $0.
Skip the $3,000 setup fee. Get memberships, donations, events, and email in one free platform.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Zeffy VS MemberClicks
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Run memberships and fundraising in one place, for free
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Run memberships and fundraising in one place, for free
MemberClicks charges $4,500/year just to manage members — Zeffy gives you memberships, donations, events, and email for $0 in platform fees
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Your members shouldn't pay for your software
Zeffy is 100% free — no monthly fees, no setup costs, no surprise charges. Keep your budget for your mission, not for software that costs $4,500 a year.
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Built for fundraising, not just membership dues
Run donation campaigns, ticketed events, auctions, and raffles in one place. MemberClicks only handles membership dues — Zeffy handles your whole fundraising year.
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Get started in minutes, not months
No $3,000 setup fee, no onboarding calls, no waiting. Create your first form, send it to members, and start collecting dues the same day you sign up.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy charge transaction fees on top of payment processing?
No. Zeffy covers 100% of platform costs through optional donor contributions. You only pay standard payment processing fees. MemberClicks charges $4,500/year before you collect a single membership payment.
How much does Zeffy cost compared to MemberClicks?
Zeffy is 100% free with no monthly fees, setup costs, or platform charges. MemberClicks starts at $4,500/year plus a $3,000 setup fee, so you keep thousands more in your budget for your mission.
Can I run fundraising campaigns and memberships in the same platform?
Yes. Zeffy handles memberships, donation forms, event ticketing, auctions, raffles, and email campaigns in one place. MemberClicks only manages membership dues, so you'd need separate tools for fundraising.
Do I need to pay setup fees or wait for onboarding to get started?
No. Create your membership form and start collecting dues the same day you sign up. There's no setup fee, no onboarding calls, and no waiting period to launch.
Does MemberClicks charge per-member pricing?
MemberClicks pricing starts at $375/month (around $4,500/year) plus a $3,000 setup fee, with costs varying by plan and member count. Zeffy has no per-member fees, no monthly charges, and no setup costs.
Does Zeffy include a CRM for tracking members and donors?
Yes. Zeffy includes a built-in CRM that tracks all your members, donors, and event attendees in one place. MemberClicks offers CRM features too, but you'll pay thousands annually to access them.
How does Zeffy stay free if there are no platform fees?
Zeffy covers all platform costs through optional contributions from donors at checkout. The contribution is never required, and nonprofits always keep 100% of what they raise.
Is Zeffy a good alternative to Springly or MemberClicks for small nonprofits?
Yes. Zeffy offers memberships, donations, events, and donor management in one free platform. Unlike Springly or MemberClicks, there are no monthly fees, transaction fees, or setup costs.
Can I switch from MemberClicks to Zeffy without losing my member data?
Yes. You can import your existing member list into Zeffy and start collecting dues right away. There's no lengthy onboarding process or data migration fees.
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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.
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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