PayBee Charges $599 for Event Tools. Zeffy Includes Them Free.
Compare auctions, ticketing, donor CRM, and payment processing side by side — with zero platform or setup fees.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Keep more of what you raise, without asking donors to cover it
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Keep more of what you raise, without asking donors to cover it
Zeffy gives you the same tools as PayBee — donations, events, auctions, CRM — with zero platform fees, so every dollar goes to your mission.
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Your donors shouldn't have to cover your platform costs
PayBee's 2% platform fee plus processing costs add up fast. Zeffy charges nothing, so every dollar raised goes directly to your mission.
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Run your gala without paying $599 upfront
PayBee charges $599 to unlock in-person event tools. Zeffy gives you ticketing, auctions, and check-in for free — no upfront cost, no surprises.
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Get started in minutes, not months
PayBee requires setup fees and plan decisions before you can launch. Zeffy's free tools work right away — create your first form, send it out, and start raising funds today.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for all fundraising tools?
Yes. Zeffy charges zero platform fees, monthly fees, or setup costs for all tools including donations, events, auctions, and CRM. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support Zeffy, but your nonprofit never pays anything.
Can I run an in-person gala on Zeffy without paying setup fees?
Yes. Zeffy includes ticketing, check-in, auctions, and payment processing for in-person events at no cost. PayBee charges $599 upfront to unlock these same features, but Zeffy gives you everything free from day one.
How does Zeffy cover costs if nonprofits pay nothing?
Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution when they give. This keeps Zeffy free for nonprofits while covering our operating costs. Your organization never pays fees, and donors choose whether to contribute.
Can I manage my donor database and send emails without upgrading to a paid plan?
Yes. Zeffy includes a full CRM with donor history, segmentation, and email campaigns at no cost. PayBee requires paid plans for advanced donor management features, but Zeffy gives you everything free.
How much does PayBee charge per donation compared to Zeffy?
PayBee charges a 2% to 4.9% platform fee plus 2.7% + $0.30 per credit card transaction. Zeffy charges zero platform fees and zero transaction fees, so your nonprofit keeps 100% of every donation.
Is there a setup fee to use PayBee for virtual fundraising events?
Yes, PayBee charges $399 for virtual event features. Zeffy includes all event tools — ticketing, auctions, check-in, and virtual options — completely free with no setup fees.
How much could my nonprofit save by switching from PayBee to Zeffy?
A nonprofit raising $50,000 annually could save over $3,900 by avoiding PayBee's platform and processing fees. With Zeffy, every dollar raised goes directly to your mission.
Does PayBee have hidden fees I should know about?
PayBee's pricing transparency is low, with tiered platform fees (2% to 4.9%), processing fees, and one-time event charges ($399–$599) that can add up quickly. Zeffy has no hidden fees — what you raise is what you keep.
Can I get help setting up Zeffy without paying for onboarding?
Yes. Zeffy offers free unlimited support via live chat, email, and phone, and most nonprofits get set up in under 30 minutes. PayBee's support access depends on your plan tier.
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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