PromoTix Review: Great for Ticketing, But What About Fundraising?
PromoTix charges 3% + $1.49 per ticket plus $29/mo—and only sells tickets. Zeffy adds donations, auctions, and CRM for $0.
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Sell tickets and raise funds in one place, with zero fees
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Sell tickets and raise funds in one place, with zero fees
PromoTix charges per-ticket fees and only handles events. Zeffy gives you ticketing, donations, auctions, and more — so you can fundraise year-round without losing a dollar.
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Your gala needs more than a ticket scanner
PromoTix sells tickets, but your fundraiser needs donations, auctions, and donor follow-up in one place — not three logins and a spreadsheet.
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Fees shouldn't cost more than your venue deposit
PromoTix charges 3% + $1.49 per ticket plus monthly fees. Zeffy is 100% free — so your $50 gala ticket raises $50, not $48.51 after platform costs.
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Get help from people who've run fundraisers, not just sold tickets
PromoTix support is built for commercial venues. Zeffy's team knows nonprofit fundraising — and responds in 2–6 business hours, no paid plan required.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy charge fees on ticket sales like PromoTix does?
No. PromoTix charges 3% + $1.49 per ticket plus monthly fees. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits — no platform fees, no monthly costs. Your $50 ticket raises the full $50.
Can I accept donations and sell tickets in the same platform?
Yes. PromoTix only sells tickets. Zeffy handles ticketing, donations, auctions, raffles, and memberships in one place — so you can fundraise year-round without juggling platforms.
What happens if I need to follow up with attendees after my event?
Zeffy includes donor management and email tools built for fundraising. PromoTix tracks ticket buyers but lacks donor engagement features — you'll need separate software for follow-up campaigns.
Can I sell tickets and accept donations at the same event?
Yes. Zeffy lets you sell tickets and collect donations on the same event page. PromoTix only handles ticket sales — you'd need separate tools to accept donations at your fundraiser. Zeffy includes auction and raffle tools built into your event page. PromoTix only sells tickets — you'll need separate software to run silent auctions or prize drawings at your gala.
Is PromoTix a legitimate ticketing platform for nonprofits?
PromoTix is a real ticketing platform with marketing features, but it charges fees (3% + $1.49 per ticket plus monthly subscriptions starting at $29). For nonprofits wanting to keep every dollar, Zeffy offers the same ticketing capabilities with zero fees.
How much does PromoTix cost compared to free alternatives?
PromoTix fees can add up quickly — for a $10,000 event, you could pay around $1,478 in platform and processing fees. Zeffy charges nothing, so that full $10,000 goes to your mission.
Does PromoTix have hidden fees I should know about?
PromoTix combines per-ticket fees (ranging from 2.5% to 3% plus fixed amounts), monthly subscription costs starting at $29, and sometimes additional per-ticket charges. Zeffy has no platform fees, no monthly fees, and no hidden costs.
Can I run a raffle or auction with PromoTix?
No. PromoTix focuses only on ticket sales. If you need raffles, auctions, or donation collection at your event, you'd need additional tools. Zeffy includes all of these features in one free platform.
What's the catch with Zeffy being free?
Zeffy is funded by optional tips from donors — never required. Nonprofits keep 100% of what they raise with no platform, transaction, or credit card fees. Over 100,000 nonprofits have raised $2B+ this way.
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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.
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