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Print Your Cause Takes 8% Per Shirt. Zeffy Takes Nothing.
Free store setup, no design fees, plus donations, events, and donor tools in one place.
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Print your cause
Zeffy VS Print your cause
Pricing
Zeffy:
$
0.
Print your cause: 
5%.
platform cut + card fees
Processing fees
Print your cause:
2.9% + $0.30.
per transaction
Platform fees
Zeffy:
$
0.
Zeffy never takes a cut. Unlike platforms that skim 3–5%, you keep 100% of every donation.
Print your cause:
5%.
on every sale
Monthly fees
Zeffy:
$
0/month.
No subscriptions, no paywalls. Every org, big or small, gets full access for free.
Print your cause:
$0.
Starter tier $0/month; paid plans from $20/month (Essential) to $100/month (Premium).
Other fees
Zeffy:
$
0.
We've never charged a single cent to nonprofits and we never will.
Print your cause:
Varies.
Graphic Design: $60/hour; Artwork Reformatting: starting at $20; Product Build: $50 per design and/or for every 10 products; no setup fees or minimums.
Pricing transparency
Zeffy:
10/10.
No platform fees, no credit card fees, no hidden fees, no fees period!
Print your cause:
4/10.
Pricing page exists but fees split across Google snippets and help articles, not consolidated
Value for money
Zeffy:
5/5.
450+ reviews on Capterra. All-in-one fundraising, zero fees, unbeatable value.
Print your cause:
N/A.
Features
Zeffy:
5/5.
No training needed. Built for busy nonprofit teams, not tech pros. Launch a campaign in under 30 minutes.
Print your cause:
N/A.
Built for selling merchandise, not fundraising - no donation forms, donor tools, or event management features
Donations
Zeffy: 
Donations without the cut. Custom forms, tax receipts, donor tracking — all fee-free.
Print your cause:
No donation tools - focused only on product sales, not direct fundraising or donor contributions
Ticketing
Zeffy:
Sell tickets, check in guests, track sales — and keep 100%. No fees. No fine print.
Print your cause:
No event ticketing - built for selling merchandise, not managing events or ticket sales
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Zeffy:
Teams or individuals launch fundraising pages in minutes. Track progress, keep 100%. No fees.
Print your cause:
No peer-to-peer campaigns - supporters can share store links but can't create personal fundraising pages
Auctions
Zeffy:
Run auctions without giving up a percentage. List items, track bids, collect payments — all fee-free.
Print your cause:
No auction tools - eCommerce platform for selling custom printed products only
Raffles
Zeffy:
Host online raffles and 50/50s. Track sales, set ticket limits, stay compliant — all without paying a cent.
Print your cause:
No raffle tools - product sales only, no contest or raffle management features
Online Store
Zeffy:
Skip the tool sprawl. Sell merch and manage your store in one place — no fees, no add-ons.
Print your cause:
Custom branded merchandise store with print-on-demand fulfillment - no inventory or upfront costs required
Memberships
Zeffy:
Automate memberships with no per-member fees. Dues go straight to your org — perfect for clubs, alumni, and supporters.
Print your cause:
No membership features - designed for one-time product sales, not recurring member programs
Donor management/CRM
Zeffy:
Ditch the expensive CRM. Track donations, send thank-yous, and build donor loyalty — all fee-free.
Print your cause:
No donor management - basic customer order history only, no fundraising or donor profiles
Emails & Newsletter
Zeffy:
Manage contacts and send newsletters from the same place you fundraise. Unlimited sends, no fees.
Print your cause:
Order confirmation emails only - no donor communication or fundraising campaign tools
Payment Processing
Zeffy:
Accept donations, ticket sales, and payments — all 100% fee-free. No cuts, no hidden fees, ever.
Print your cause:
Stripe integration for product purchases with standard eCommerce checkout
Payment Methods
Zeffy:
All-in-one fundraising: donations, events, memberships, email, and donor CRM — 100% free.
Print your cause:
Credit cards only through merchandise checkout. No digital wallets, ACH, or in-person payment options.
Credit Card Payments
Zeffy:
Accept all major credit cards with zero processing fees. Zeffy covers the cost — you keep 100% of every donation.
Print your cause:
Credit cards accepted through custom merchandise checkout - designed for product sales, not donations
Apple Pay & Google Pay
Zeffy:
One-tap donations and tickets with Apple Pay & Google Pay. No fees, just smooth mobile checkouts.
Print your cause:
No digital wallet support - traditional checkout form only limits donor convenience
ACH / Bank Transfers
Zeffy:
Accept bank transfers with zero fees. Full donation amounts go straight to your mission.
Print your cause:
No ACH bank transfers - credit card only checkout limits large gift options for donors
Tap to Pay App
Zeffy:
Anyone on your team can take payments from their phone. No card reader, no fees, no friction.
Print your cause:
No in-person payment tools - online merchandise store only, no event or face-to-face fundraising support
Support
Zeffy:
5/5.
Real humans, real fast. Free email and phone support — no bots, no paywalls, no runaround.
Print your cause:
N/A.
Support built for eCommerce stores, not nonprofits. No expertise in fundraising compliance, donor stewardship, or mission-driven campaigns.
Help Center
Zeffy:
Searchable help docs, video tutorials, and step-by-step guides — all free, all the time.
Print your cause:
Help center and knowledge base available, but documentation and guides are focused on retail eCommerce rather than nonprofit fundraising.
Email Support
Zeffy:
Email us anytime. Most questions answered within hours — not days.
Print your cause:
Email support available but built for general eCommerce — no nonprofit fundraising expertise.
Phone Support
Zeffy:
Need to talk? Call us. Real support from real people who understand nonprofits.
Print your cause:
Phone support during business hours, but staff are trained on eCommerce and lack nonprofit fundraising expertise.
Onboarding
Zeffy:
Get set up in under 30 minutes. No training required — but we're here if you need us.
Print your cause:
No dedicated nonprofit onboarding — primarily self-service setup with no specialized training for fundraisers.
Community
Zeffy:
Join thousands of nonprofits sharing tips, templates, and best practices.
Print your cause:
No community forum or nonprofit user groups available.
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Sell merch and raise funds in one place, with zero fees
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Sell merch and raise funds in one place, with zero fees
Print Your Cause handles products but charges 5% plus card fees on every sale. Zeffy gives you a merch store and full fundraising tools with no platform fees.
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Merchandise sales shouldn't cost you 8% per shirt
Print Your Cause takes 5% platform fees plus card processing on every sale. Zeffy charges zero fees, so a $100 hoodie nets you $100, not $92.
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Your supporters bought merch to help, not to cover fees
Print Your Cause is built for retail, not fundraising. Zeffy gives you a real online store plus donations, ticketing, and donor tools in one place.
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Get started in minutes, not months of setup calls
Print Your Cause charges $50 per design build and $60/hour for artwork help. Zeffy's store is free to set up, and our nonprofit support team helps you launch fast.
Does Zeffy charge platform fees on merchandise sales?
No. Zeffy charges zero platform fees on merchandise sales. Print Your Cause takes 5% plus card processing on every sale, so you keep 100% of what supporters spend.
Can I sell products and accept donations on the same platform?
Yes. Zeffy gives you an online store plus donation forms, event ticketing, and donor management in one place. Print Your Cause only handles product sales.
Do I need to pay for design help or store setup?
No. Zeffy's store setup is free, and our nonprofit support team helps you launch. Print Your Cause charges $50 per design build and $60/hour for artwork help.
Can supporters buy merch and donate at checkout?
Yes. Zeffy lets supporters add a donation when they buy products. Print Your Cause only processes product sales, so you miss out on extra contributions at checkout. Yes. Zeffy automatically generates tax receipts for donations and tracks merchandise sales separately. Print Your Cause treats everything as retail, with no nonprofit tax tools.
Is there a print-on-demand fundraising platform with no upfront costs?
Yes. Zeffy lets you set up an online store and sell merchandise with zero platform fees and no upfront costs. You keep 100% of every sale, and store setup is completely free.
How much do nonprofits actually keep when selling t-shirts for fundraising?
With Zeffy, you keep every dollar from a t-shirt sale. Print Your Cause takes 5% plus card processing fees, so a $100 sale only nets you about $92.
What's the difference between Zeffy and Print Your Cause for nonprofits?
Print Your Cause focuses only on merchandise sales and charges 5% plus processing fees. Zeffy is an all-in-one fundraising platform with donations, events, donor management, and an online store, all with zero fees.
Does Print Your Cause offer donor management or tax receipts?
No. Print Your Cause treats all transactions as retail sales with no nonprofit tax tools. Zeffy automatically generates tax receipts for donations and tracks donor history in a built-in CRM.
Are there hidden fees with t-shirt fundraising platforms?
Print Your Cause charges 5% per sale plus card processing, and may add $50 per design build or $60/hour for artwork help. Zeffy has no hidden fees and covers all transaction costs.
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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.
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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!
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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!!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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