Raisely Charges 4% or $99/Month — Here's What Zeffy Includes for Free

Raisely's free tier limits peer-to-peer and event tools. Zeffy includes all features with zero fees or upgrades.

Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits

Zeffy VS Raisely

Zeffy VS Raisely: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

4%.

plus card fees per gift

Processing fees

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

N/A.

Card processing fees from payment gateway (e.g., Stripe) are passed through to the organization

Platform fees

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

4%.

Flat platform fee on all transactions if donor tips are turned off; otherwise free with optional donor tip model (plus GST where applicable)

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

$0.

Free for Raisely Core; Raisely Pro is $99/month (or AUD$179/month or AUD$89.50/month if billed annually)

Other fees

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

$0.

No setup fees, no contracts, no hidden fees

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 buried in help articles and search snippets, not transparent.

Value for money

5/5.

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

4.8/5.

Features

5/5.

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

4.8/5.

Requires paid plans for full features - free tier limits peer-to-peer tools and event registration

Donations

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

Customizable donation forms with recurring giving, campaign pages, and donor-covered fees - requires paid plan for advanced features

Ticketing

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

Event registration with ticket sales and attendee management - 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 fundraising with team pages and leaderboards - core feature but requires paid subscription

Auctions

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

No auction features - focused on peer-to-peer and crowdfunding campaigns, not event-based fundraising

Raffles

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

No built-in raffle tools - nonprofits need third-party apps or manual workarounds for raffle campaigns

Online Store

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

No online store functionality - not designed for selling merchandise or products

Memberships

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

Recurring donation support only - no membership tiers, member portals, or self-service management

Donor management/CRM

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

Donor profiles with giving history, campaign tracking, and basic segmentation tools

Emails & Newsletter

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

Built-in email campaigns with templates and automation for donor communication

Payment Processing

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

Stripe integration with multi-currency support and automated receipts

Payment Methods

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

Cards and ACH for recurring donations via Stripe, with Apple Pay & Google Pay supported on donation forms; no native in-person Tap to Pay app so events need separate hardware.

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 Stripe integration with standard processing 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 through Stripe checkout on donation forms

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 fees 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 for events and galas

Support

5/5.

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

5.0/5.

Support access depends on plan tier — priority help reserved for paid customers starting at $99/mo.

Help Center

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

Access a comprehensive help center with step-by-step guides built for nonprofits.

Email Support

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

Email support with response times varying by plan — priority given to higher-tier customers.

Phone Support

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

No phone support — email and chat support only during business hours.

Onboarding

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

Self-service onboarding only — dedicated onboarding typically reserved for higher-tier or enterprise customers.

Community

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

No community forum or user groups available — training limited to webinars and help docs.

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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Why Zeffy over Raisely?

Keep more of every dollar without choosing between features

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Keep more of every dollar without choosing between features

Raisely charges 4% platform fees or $99/month to unlock tools you need now — Zeffy gives you donations, events, CRM, and email for free, so you can grow without the trade-off

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Your donors shouldn't have to choose between supporting you and covering platform fees

Zeffy never asks donors to tip the platform. Every dollar they give goes to your mission, and you keep 100% with no monthly fees or upgrade costs.

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Run your whole fundraising year without paying for features you already need

Zeffy includes ticketing, raffles, auctions, memberships, and peer-to-peer in one free platform. No $99/month upsells to unlock what should already be yours.

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Get started in minutes, not months

Zeffy's built for small teams who need to launch fast. No demos required, no setup fees, and free support from nonprofit fundraising experts who actually get it.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and Raisely

Does Zeffy charge 4% platform fees if I turn off donor tips?

No. Zeffy never charges platform fees, whether donors leave a voluntary contribution or not. You keep 100% of donations without paying 4% or upgrading to a paid plan.

How does Zeffy stay free without charging platform fees or monthly subscriptions?

Zeffy covers all platform costs so you keep 100% of donations. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to help keep Zeffy free for nonprofits like yours.

Can I run peer-to-peer campaigns and events without paying for upgrades?

Yes. Zeffy includes peer-to-peer fundraising, ticketing, raffles, auctions, and memberships at no cost. You never need to upgrade or pay monthly fees to access the tools you need.

What kind of support do I get without paying $99/month?

Every Zeffy user gets free support from nonprofit fundraising experts. No paywalls, no priority tiers — just real help when you need it, whether you're just starting out or scaling up.

What features does Zeffy include compared to Raisely?

Zeffy includes donations, events, CRM, email, ticketing, raffles, auctions, memberships, and peer-to-peer fundraising — all free. Raisely charges $99/month or 4% platform fees to access similar tools.

Is Zeffy a good alternative to Raisely for small nonprofits?

Yes. Zeffy gives small nonprofits access to the same fundraising tools without monthly fees or platform charges. You keep 100% of every donation instead of losing 4% to fees.

How much can my nonprofit save by switching from Raisely to Zeffy?

Raisely charges $99/month or 4% on donations. With Zeffy, you pay nothing — no monthly fees, no platform fees, no transaction fees. Every dollar raised goes directly to your mission.

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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.

Masey, Loose Ends.

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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!