Zeffy VS MobileCause

Keep 100% of every donation with zero fees while building stronger donor relationships through personalized follow-ups and professional fundraising tools.

Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits

MobileCause

Zeffy VS MobileCause

Zeffy VS MobileCause: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

Varies.

Annual fee + 3.5% card fees

Processing fees

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

3.5%.

for Visa/Mastercard/Discover, 3.95% for American Express

Platform fees

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

$0.

No platform fees charged per transaction or ticketing.

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

$200/month.

Starting at approximately $200/month (or $2,395–$3,000 per year).

Other fees

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

$0.

No transaction fees; no ticketing fees; donors can voluntarily cover credit card processing fees.

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

3/10.

Pricing hidden behind contact forms. Must dig through search results to find basic fee info.

Value for money

5/5.

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

N/A.

Features

5/5.

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

N/A.

Event-focused platform with complex tools - requires paid plans and training for full auction and fundraising features

Donations

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

Donation forms with recurring giving and text-to-donate - requires paid plan for full features

Ticketing

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

Event ticketing and registration with check-in tools - built for galas and fundraising events

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Teams or individuals launch fundraising pages in minutes. Track progress, keep 100%. No fees.

Peer-to-peer campaigns with team pages and fundraiser dashboards - available on higher tiers

Auctions

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

Full auction platform with mobile bidding, item management, and real-time leaderboards for silent and live auctions

Raffles

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

Auction and raffle tools designed for live events - requires event package to access

Online Store

Skip the tool sprawl. Sell merch and manage your store in one place — no fees, no add-ons.

No online store functionality - focused on event fundraising, not ongoing sales

Memberships

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

No membership management - focused on events and campaigns, not ongoing member relationships or portals

Donor management/CRM

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

Donor database with giving history, engagement tracking, and segmentation tools

Emails & Newsletter

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

Campaign tools with templates and automation for event promotion and donor communication

Payment Processing

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

Integrated payment processing with multiple payment methods and automated receipts

Payment Methods

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

Accepts credit cards, Apple/Google Pay, and ACH for recurring or large gifts; in-person tools are limited to mobile bidding and event check-in rather than a general tap-to-pay app.

Credit Card Payments

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

All major credit and debit cards accepted through GiveSmart's integrated payment processing

Apple Pay & Google Pay

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

Apple Pay and Google Pay supported on donation forms and event registration

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

ACH bank transfers available for recurring donations and large gifts - reduces processing fees

Tap to Pay App

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

Mobile bidding and check-in tools for events, but no native app for general in-person tap-to-pay

Support

5/5.

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

N/A.

Support access depends on your plan - priority help reserved for enterprise customers, not small nonprofits.

Help Center

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

Comprehensive knowledge base with searchable articles, guides, and tutorials — some advanced resources are gated to paid accounts.

Email Support

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

Email support available but response times vary by plan - enterprise customers get priority.

Phone Support

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

Phone support available for enterprise plans only - not included on lower tiers.

Onboarding

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

Self-service onboarding via the help center only — dedicated onboarding and setup assistance reserved for enterprise customers.

Community

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

No active community forum or user groups are offered.

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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Why Zeffy over MobileCause?

Run your gala and your year-round fundraising in one place

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Run your gala and your year-round fundraising in one place

GiveSmart is built for big events. Zeffy gives you auctions, donations, memberships, and donor management with zero fees, so you don't need separate tools.

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Your budget shouldn't pay for software before it pays your mission

MobileCause starts at $200/month before you raise a dollar. Zeffy is free, so every donation goes directly to your work, not to subscription fees.

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You need fundraising tools year-round, not just at gala season

MobileCause is built for big events. Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, raffles, and a donor database you can use every day, not just once a year.

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You shouldn't need a corporate plan to get real help

MobileCause limits support by plan tier. Zeffy gives every nonprofit free, unlimited support from fundraising experts who respond in 2–6 business hours.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and MobileCause

How much does Zeffy cost compared to MobileCause?

Zeffy is 100% free with zero platform fees or monthly charges. MobileCause starts at $200/month before you raise a dollar. With Zeffy, donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to cover costs.

Can I use Zeffy for both my annual gala and everyday fundraising?

Yes. Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, raffles, auctions, memberships, and donor management in one platform. You don't need separate tools for your gala and your year-round campaigns.

What kind of support does Zeffy offer to nonprofits?

Every Zeffy nonprofit gets free, unlimited support from fundraising experts who respond in 2–6 business hours. MobileCause limits support by plan tier, with phone access only for enterprise customers.

Does Zeffy work for small nonprofits or just large organizations?

Zeffy is built for nonprofits of all sizes. Whether you're raising $5,000 or $500,000, you get the same zero-fee platform and full access to donation forms, events, and donor management without paying for enterprise plans.

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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.”

Amy R

Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago

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!

Debra B

Glory to Glory Women's Mentoring Ministry

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!!

Carmen M

DIVINA World Foundation

Zeffy is very easy to use and ensures that every dollar quickly gets into our account.. A huge help to our work!

Nathan C

Jiwa International

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.

Ryan S

Jesters Theatre: Youth Unlimited

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.

Jennifer H

GSCB Troop 144

We were ready to sell tickets in less than 30 minutes. The reporting capabilities were better than some other paid-for sites.

Mark B

Theta Mu Lambda Charitable Foundation

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!