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.

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Zeffy VS PayBee

Zeffy VS PayBee: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

2%.

platform cut + card fees per gift

Processing fees

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

2.7% + $0.30.

for all credit card transactions; 1.3% for ACH/Bank Account transactions

Platform fees

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

2%.

platform fee on all electronic transactions

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

$0.

No monthly fees

Other fees

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

Varies.

$599 one-time fee for in-person/hybrid events (unlimited events for 2 years); $399 one-time setup fee for virtual events; donor covered fee options available

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

3/10.

No clear pricing page found. Fees scattered across search results and comparison sites only.

Value for money

5/5.

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

4.7/5.

Features

5/5.

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

4.3/5.

Event-focused platform with paid tiers for full features - requires upgrades for raffles, peer-to-peer, and advanced tools

Donations

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

PayBee offers donation forms with recurring giving and custom fields - requires paid plan for advanced features

Ticketing

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

Event ticketing with registration forms and check-in tools - available on paid plans only

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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

Peer-to-peer campaigns with team fundraising pages - available on paid plans with setup required

Auctions

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

Silent and live auction tools with mobile bidding, item management, and real-time leaderboards built in

Raffles

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

Raffle campaigns with ticket sales and winner selection - requires higher-tier paid plan

Online Store

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

Auction tools for silent and live auctions - no general merchandise store for selling nonprofit goods

Memberships

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

Membership management with recurring billing, member portals, and tiered membership levels

Donor management/CRM

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

Donor database with giving history, segmentation, and engagement tracking across all fundraising activities

Emails & Newsletter

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

Built-in email campaigns with templates, automation, and donor communication tools

Payment Processing

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

Stripe integration with multiple payment methods including credit cards, ACH, and digital wallets

Payment Methods

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

Credit cards, digital wallets, and ACH for recurring gifts. No in-person payment tools without third-party setup.

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 integrated payment processing with standard transaction fees

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 through payment processor integration

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

ACH bank transfers available for recurring donations - helps reduce processing costs on larger gifts

Tap to Pay App

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

No native in-person payment tools - requires separate hardware setup or third-party integration for events

Support

5/5.

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

4.9/5.

Support access depends on plan tier - priority help and faster response times reserved for higher-paid plans only.

Help Center

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

Complete resource library with step-by-step guides built specifically for nonprofit teams.

Email Support

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

Email support available but response times and quality vary by pricing plan.

Phone Support

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

Phone support available on higher-tier plans only - not included on basic pricing levels.

Onboarding

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

No dedicated onboarding available; setup is self-serve.

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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How is Zeffy free?

Why Zeffy over PayBee?

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.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and PayBee

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 email and phone, and most nonprofits get set up in under 30 minutes. PayBee's support access depends on your plan tier.

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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.”

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!

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!!

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

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.

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.

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

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!