Zeffy VS Prodon

Keep 100% of every donation while managing donor relationships in one place. No fees, no complicated setup — just simple tools that help you stay connected with supporters and grow your mission.

Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits

Prodon

Zeffy VS Prodon

Zeffy VS Prodon: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

Varies.

$168/month + card fees

Processing fees

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

N/A.

Competitive rate with plan-based transaction fee discounts; exact percentage not disclosed, higher tiers receive larger discounts up to 1% off.

Platform fees

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

N/A.

No platform fees information provided.

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

$168/month.

Starting price includes cloud hosting.

Other fees

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

Varies.

Monthly fees stack on top of card processing fees, leading to additional overall costs.

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

4/10.

Monthly fees clear at $168, but transaction fees only described as a competitive rate with no percentage disclosed.

Value for money

5/5.

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

3.7/5.

Features

5/5.

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

3.9/5.

Quebec-focused CRM with donor tracking - requires separate payment processor and manual data entry

Donations

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

Donation tracking and receipt generation - but requires separate payment processor and manual data entry

Ticketing

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

Event management with attendee tracking - no integrated payment processing for ticket sales

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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

No peer-to-peer fundraising - designed for direct donor management, not campaign-based fundraising

Auctions

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

No auction tools - CRM only, requires separate auction software

Raffles

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

No raffle tools - would require third-party platform and manual import of participant data

Online Store

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

No online store capability - CRM tracks transactions but doesn't process sales or manage inventory

Memberships

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

Member tracking within donor records - no standalone membership portal or self-service

Donor management/CRM

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

Full donor profiles with giving history, communication tracking, and Quebec tax receipt compliance

Emails & Newsletter

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

Built-in email campaigns with templates, mail merge, and donor segmentation

Payment Processing

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

Integrated payment processing with automated receipts and tax receipt generation

Payment Methods

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

Cards and ACH through Prodon Payments only. No digital wallets or in-person payment tools.

Credit Card Payments

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

Card payments through integrated processor — requires using Prodon's payment gateway with transaction fees.

Apple Pay & Google Pay

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

No digital wallet support — only traditional card and bank transfer payments.

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

ACH bank transfers available through Prodon Payments; additional setup required for bank processing.

Tap to Pay App

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

No in-person payment tools — CRM focused on donor management; requires separate hardware for events.

Support

5/5.

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

4.1/5.

Support access and response times not clearly defined. No transparent service level commitments for nonprofit teams.

Help Center

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

Comprehensive free help center with guides, tutorials, and FAQs.

Email Support

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

Email support available but response times and availability not clearly specified on website.

Phone Support

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

Phone support availability and office hours are not prominently displayed or specified on the website.

Onboarding

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

No dedicated onboarding program is publicly listed; onboarding appears to be self-service or reserved for higher-tier/enterprise customers.

Community

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

No community forum or user groups are publicly listed.

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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How is Zeffy free?

Why Zeffy over Prodon?

Keep more of every donation, without the monthly bill

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Keep more of every donation, without the monthly bill

ProDon charges $168/month plus transaction fees. Zeffy is 100% free — no monthly costs, no processing fees, just more money for your mission.

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Your donor data shouldn't cost $2,000 a year to access

Prodon charges $168/month before processing fees. Zeffy gives you donor management, online donations, email campaigns, and tax receipts with zero monthly costs.

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Track donors without duct-taping five tools together

Prodon tracks donors but can't run campaigns, sell tickets, or process payments without add-ons. Zeffy handles donations, events, raffles, and memberships in one place.

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Get started in minutes, not months

Prodon requires setup calls, payment processor coordination, and learning enterprise software. Zeffy works out of the box — launch your first campaign today.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and Prodon

Does Zeffy really have no monthly fees or transaction costs?

Yes. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits. No monthly subscription, no platform fees, no transaction costs. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy free.

Can I accept donations and manage donors in the same platform?

Zeffy combines donor management with online fundraising. Track giving history, send email campaigns, issue tax receipts, and accept donations all in one place without paying $168/month.

How long does it take to start accepting donations with Zeffy?

Create your account and launch a donation form in minutes. No setup calls, no payment processor coordination, no training required. Start fundraising today.

Can I run events and sell tickets without paying extra fees?

Yes. Create event pages, sell tickets, and manage registrations at zero cost. Prodon tracks attendees but requires separate tools for ticket sales and payment processing.

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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.”

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!