Mixily Does Events. Zeffy Does Events, Donations, Raffles, and Auctions.
Compare 0% fees vs Mixily's 5% platform cut + 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Run events and fundraisers without splitting your tools or budget
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Run events and fundraisers without splitting your tools or budget
Zeffy gives you ticketing, donations, and donor management in one place with zero fees, so you can focus on your mission instead of managing platforms.
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Built for events, not fundraising
Mixily handles event registration well, but it can't run donation campaigns, raffles, or auctions. Zeffy gives you ticketing plus every fundraising tool you need in one place.
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Your supporters deserve more payment options
Mixily only accepts credit cards. Zeffy supports ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and cards so major donors and mobile supporters can give the way they prefer.
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Get started in minutes, not months
Mixily requires paid plans to unlock most features and can feel overwhelming to set up. Zeffy is free from day one and built so small teams can launch events fast.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly can I set up my first event on Zeffy?
You can create and launch your first event in minutes. Zeffy's event builder walks you through ticket setup, registration forms, and payment collection without requiring technical skills or training.
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for event tickets and donations?
Yes. Zeffy charges zero platform fees on tickets and donations. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep our platform running, so your nonprofit keeps 100% of what supporters give.
Can I run both ticketing and fundraising campaigns in one place?
Yes. Zeffy gives you ticketing, donation forms, raffles, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns in one platform. You won't need separate tools or subscriptions to run different fundraising activities.
What payment methods can my supporters use on Zeffy?
Zeffy accepts credit cards, debit cards, ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. This gives major donors and mobile supporters flexible ways to give, unlike platforms that only accept cards.
Does Mixily charge monthly fees or per-ticket fees?
Mixily requires paid plans that include monthly fees plus processing costs on each ticket sold. Zeffy has no monthly fees, no per-ticket fees, and no processing fees, so your nonprofit keeps every dollar.
Can I run raffles or auctions on Mixily?
No. Mixily focuses on event registration and doesn't offer raffles, auctions, or donation campaigns. Zeffy includes all of these in one platform at no extra cost.
Is Mixily hard to set up for someone who isn't tech-savvy?
Mixily can be complex to configure, especially if you need multiple tools for different fundraising activities. Zeffy is designed for quick setup with no technical skills required.
What's the catch with Zeffy being free?
There's no catch. Zeffy covers all platform and processing fees. Donors can leave an optional tip to support the platform, but it's never required, and your nonprofit always keeps 100% of what's raised.
How does Zeffy compare to other free fundraising platforms?
Unlike most platforms that charge processing fees or require paid upgrades, Zeffy is 100% free with no hidden costs. You get ticketing, donations, donor management, raffles, and auctions all in one place.
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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