How Much Does Rafflebox Charge? Compare 7% + $250/Year to Zero Fees

Rafflebox only handles raffles. Zeffy gives you raffles, donations, events, and donor management in one free platform.

Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits

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Zeffy VS Rafflebox

Zeffy VS Rafflebox: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Rafflebox

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

5%.

platform cut plus card fees

Processing fees

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

2.9% + $0.30.

per transaction (credit card processing fees)

Platform fees

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

7%.

platform fee taken from each donation

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

$0.

No monthly fees or upfront fees.

Other fees

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

$250.

annual fee

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

3/10.

No clear pricing page. Users must contact sales to learn fees that vary by region.

Value for money

5/5.

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

N/A.

Features

5/5.

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

N/A.

Raffle ticket sales only - no donation forms, events, memberships, or year-round fundraising tools

Donations

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

No donation tools - built only for raffle ticket sales, not general fundraising or donor support

Ticketing

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

No event ticketing - focuses exclusively on raffle entries, not galas, workshops, or other events

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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

No peer-to-peer tools - supporters can't create personal fundraising pages or campaigns

Auctions

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

Raffle-specific platform with ticket sales and winner selection - no silent auctions or live bidding features

Raffles

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

Raffle-specific platform with ticket sales, winner selection, and compliance tools for licensed lotteries

Online Store

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

No store functionality - can't sell merchandise, memberships, or other products alongside raffles

Memberships

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

No membership management - raffle ticket sales only, not designed for ongoing member relationships

Donor management/CRM

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

Basic participant contact list - no donor profiles, giving history, or nonprofit CRM capabilities

Emails & Newsletter

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

Raffle announcement emails only - no donor communication tools or fundraising campaign features

Payment Processing

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

Stripe integration for raffle ticket purchases with automated payment collection

Payment Methods

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

Credit cards and digital wallets only. No ACH bank transfers or in-person payment options.

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 for raffle ticket purchases - but 2.9% + 30¢ fees eat into raffle proceeds

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 at checkout - but same 2.9% + 30¢ fees apply to all digital wallet payments

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

No ACH bank transfer option - forces donors to pay card fees even on large raffle ticket purchases

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 - all raffle sales must happen online, limiting event-based ticket sales

Support

5/5.

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

N/A.

Support built for commercial raffle operators, not nonprofits. Email-only help with no specialized guidance on nonprofit compliance or fundraising strategy.

Help Center

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

Knowledge base and FAQs focused on commercial raffle operators — limited nonprofit-specific articles.

Email Support

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

Email support available but built for commercial raffle operators - limited nonprofit guidance

Phone Support

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

No phone support or scheduled calls available - email contact only for all users

Onboarding

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

Self-service onboarding only — no dedicated onboarding or nonprofit setup assistance.

Community

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

No community forum or user groups available for nonprofit users.

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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How is Zeffy free?

Why Zeffy over Rafflebox?

Run raffles without losing 10% of every ticket to fees

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Run raffles without losing 10% of every ticket to fees

Zeffy gives you raffle tools plus donations, events, and donor management — all 100% free, so more money goes to your mission, not your platform.

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Run raffles without paying to fundraise

Rafflebox charges 7% + $250/year + card fees. Zeffy is 100% free, so your raffle proceeds go to your mission, not platform costs.

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One platform for raffles and everything else

Rafflebox only does raffles. Zeffy gives you raffles, donations, events, memberships, and a donor CRM — all in one place, all free.

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Get help from people who understand nonprofits

Rafflebox support is built for commercial raffle operators. Zeffy's team knows nonprofit fundraising, responds in 2–6 hours, and never charges for help.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and Rafflebox

How much does Zeffy cost compared to Rafflebox?

Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees, monthly costs, or annual charges. Rafflebox charges 7% platform fees plus $250 per year, which means you lose over 10% of every raffle to costs before your mission sees a dollar.

Can I use Zeffy for more than just raffles?

Yes. Zeffy gives you raffles plus donation forms, event ticketing, memberships, peer-to-peer campaigns, and a donor CRM. Rafflebox only handles raffle ticket sales, so you'll need separate tools for everything else.

Does Zeffy offer support for nonprofit raffle compliance?

Zeffy's support team understands nonprofit fundraising and responds in 2–6 hours with guidance tailored to your needs. Rafflebox support is built for commercial raffle operators and offers limited nonprofit-specific help.

Can I accept raffle payments without charging donors extra fees?

Yes. Zeffy covers all payment processing costs, so donors pay exactly what they choose. Rafflebox passes 2.9% + 30¢ card fees to every participant, which reduces ticket sales and raffle revenue.

Does Rafflebox have an annual fee?

Yes. Rafflebox charges $250 per year on top of its 7% platform fee. Zeffy has no annual fees, no monthly costs, and no platform fees — ever.

Is Zeffy available for nonprofits in Canada?

Yes. Zeffy works for registered nonprofits in Canada (English and French), the US, and the UK. You can run raffles, donations, and events from one free platform.

What's the total cost of running a raffle on Rafflebox vs Zeffy?

With Rafflebox, you'll pay 7% platform fees, $250/year, plus 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction passed to participants — over 10% lost before your mission sees a dollar. Zeffy is 100% free with zero fees.

Can I track raffle ticket buyers and donors in one place?

Yes. Zeffy includes a built-in donor CRM that tracks every raffle participant, donation, and event registration in one dashboard. Rafflebox only handles raffle sales — you'd need a separate tool for donor management.

How long does it take to set up a raffle on Zeffy?

You can launch a raffle in minutes. Add your items, set ticket prices and rules, and start selling online or in person — no training or tech skills required.

Still undecided?

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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.

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!