Zeffy VS Paciolan

Sell event tickets with zero fees while building lasting donor relationships. Keep 100% of every sale and turn attendees into recurring supporters.

Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits

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Zeffy VS Paciolan

Zeffy VS Paciolan: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

Varies.

Contact for quote plus card fees

Processing fees

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

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No pricing information available

Platform fees

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

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No platform fees mentioned

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

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No pricing information available

Other fees

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

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No pricing information available

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

2/10.

No pricing page exists. Must contact sales for custom quotes. Zero transparency.

Value for money

5/5.

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

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Features

5/5.

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

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Enterprise ticketing system built for stadiums and arenas - no donation tools or nonprofit fundraising features

Donations

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

No donation tools - built for ticket sales only, not fundraising or donor relationships

Ticketing

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

Enterprise ticketing system with reserved seating, season passes, and box office integration - requires contract

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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

No peer-to-peer fundraising - built for direct ticket sales, not supporter-led campaigns

Auctions

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

No auction features - built for ticketing and venue management, not fundraising auctions

Raffles

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

No raffle features - focused on venue ticketing, not nonprofit fundraising activities

Online Store

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

Merchandise and concessions available but designed for large venues, not small nonprofit shops

Memberships

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

Season ticket holder management with renewal tracking - designed for sports and entertainment, not nonprofit memberships

Donor management/CRM

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

Patron database tracks ticket purchases and attendance - no donor profiles, giving history, or fundraising tools

Emails & Newsletter

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

Event promotion and ticket holder communications only - no donor engagement or fundraising campaign tools

Payment Processing

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

Proprietary payment processing with PCI-compliant checkout and multiple payment methods

Payment Methods

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

Cards and digital wallets for ticket sales. No ACH or donation-focused payment tools.

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 for ticket purchases - built for high-volume event sales

Apple Pay & Google Pay

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

Digital wallets supported at checkout - designed for quick ticket purchases, not donation flows

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

No ACH bank transfers - card-only checkout limits large donor giving options for fundraising events

Tap to Pay App

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

Box office and venue payment processing - requires enterprise setup and dedicated staff training

Support

5/5.

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

N/A.

Support built for sports venues and theaters, not nonprofits. Enterprise-level help requires custom pricing.

Help Center

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

Yes - Comprehensive help center with step-by-step guides built specifically for nonprofit needs

Email Support

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

Email support available but geared toward large venues - limited nonprofit expertise or guidance

Phone Support

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

Phone support available for enterprise clients only - smaller organizations rely on email tickets

Onboarding

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

Self-service onboarding only — dedicated onboarding requires an enterprise contract

Community

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

No community forum or user groups available

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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Why Zeffy over Paciolan?

You don't need enterprise software to sell tickets

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You don't need enterprise software to sell tickets

Paciolan is built for stadiums with custom contracts and thousands in monthly fees. Zeffy gives you free ticketing, donations, and donor tools in one place.

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Built for arenas, not grassroots fundraisers

Paciolan requires enterprise contracts and custom pricing built for stadiums. Zeffy gives small nonprofits free ticketing, donations, and donor tools in one place.

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You need a donor platform, not a box office

Paciolan tracks ticket buyers, not supporters. Zeffy gives you donor profiles, giving history, and email tools so you can build relationships that last beyond one event.

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Get started in minutes, not months

Paciolan requires contracts, sales calls, and custom setup built for enterprise teams. Zeffy works right away — create your first event, send it out, and start selling tickets today.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and Paciolan

Can I sell tickets and accept donations on the same platform?

Yes. Zeffy combines ticketing, donations, raffles, and auctions in one platform. Add a donation ask to your event page, track both ticket sales and gifts in one place, and manage all your fundraising without switching tools.

Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for ticketing?

Yes. Zeffy charges zero platform fees, zero monthly fees, and zero per-ticket fees. You keep 100% of every ticket sale. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.

Can I use Zeffy without signing a contract or paying monthly fees?

Yes. Zeffy has no contracts, no setup fees, and no monthly charges. Create your account, build your event page, and start selling tickets right away — no sales calls or enterprise agreements required.

How does Zeffy help me build donor relationships beyond ticket sales?

Zeffy gives you donor profiles, giving history, and email tools in one platform. Track who attends your events, send thank-you messages, and invite supporters to donate again so you can turn one-time ticket buyers into long-term donors.

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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.

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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!