Raklet Takes a Cut of Every Payment. Zeffy Takes Nothing.

Raklet's free plan charges 4% + $0.60 per transaction, and Stripe's processing fee applies on top. Zeffy covers all fees so you keep every dollar raised.

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Zeffy VS Raklet

Zeffy VS Raklet: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

Varies.

Free plan $0. Paid plans run $49 to $399 per month billed annually. Every plan adds 1% to 4% + $0.60 per transaction, with Stripe's processing fee on top.

Processing fees

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

2.9% + $0.30.

Payments run on Stripe and Stripe's fee applies on top of Raklet's platform fee. In the US that is 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.

Platform fees

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

4% + $0.60.

Free plan 4% + $0.60 per transaction. Essentials 3% + $0.60, Professional 2% + $0.60, Premium 1% + $0.60.

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

$0.

Free $0/month. Essentials $49, Professional $99 and Premium $399 per month billed annually ($59, $119 and $499 monthly). Nonprofit annual pricing is $990/year for Professional and $2,994/year for Premium.

Other fees

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

$10+.

Add-ons are billed on top: 10,000 extra email credits $10/month, an extra admin seat $19/month, 10 more custom fields $39/month, and a custom branded mobile app at $3,588/year.

Value for money

5/5.

Capterra value-for-money score, from 461 reviews. All-in-one fundraising, zero fees.

4.6/5.

Capterra value-for-money score, from 80 reviews.

Features

4.8/5.

No training needed. Built for busy nonprofit teams, not tech pros. Launch a campaign in under 30 minutes. Capterra scores our ease of use 4.8 out of 5, from 494 reviews.

4.5/5.

Membership and community platform with donations, ticketing and email on every plan. No auction or raffle tools, and donor specific tracking is limited. Capterra scores their ease of use 4.5 out of 5, from 93 reviews.

Donations

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

One time and recurring donations on every plan, with fundraising campaign pages and goal tracking.

Ticketing

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

Online ticket purchase on every plan. Door check in and event custom fields start on Essentials.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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

Campaign creation is admin managed. Supporters cannot create their own fundraiser pages.

Auctions

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

No auction or bidding tools. You would need separate auction software.

Raffles

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

No raffle or lottery tools. You would need external tools to run raffles and track ticket sales.

Online Store

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

No merchandise storefront documented. You can collect product payments through forms, but there is no built in store.

Memberships

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

Individual and corporate memberships, tiers, renewals, a member portal and digital membership cards on every plan including Free.

Donor management/CRM

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

Contact database with profiles, segmentation and activity tracking. No gift history, pledge or stewardship tooling documented. Contacts are capped at 100 on Free, 500 on Essentials, 1,000 on Professional and 10,000 on Premium.

Emails & Newsletter

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

Email campaigns with templates and segmentation. Monthly sending is capped at 1,250 emails on Free, 5,000 on Essentials, 10,000 on Professional and 50,000 on Premium.

Payment Processing

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

Stripe integration on every plan with recurring billing. Stripe's fee applies on top of Raklet's platform fee.

Payment Methods

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

Cards on every plan, plus Apple Pay, Google Pay and ACH on the hosted checkout when the organization turns them on. No card present or tap to pay option.

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, processed through Stripe.

Apple Pay & Google Pay

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

Available on the hosted checkout and enabled per organization, per Raklet. Not offered on recurring or subscription payments, which are card only.

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

US bank debit at checkout for one time payments, enabled per organization, per Raklet. Mandates and micro deposits are handled inside Stripe's checkout.

Tap to Pay App

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

No card present processing, no terminal and no tap to pay. At the door you record cash manually or bring your own terminal, per Raklet.

Support

4.9/5.

Real humans, real fast. Free email and phone support, no bots, no paywalls, no runaround. Capterra scores our customer service 4.9 out of 5, from 461 reviews.

4.7/5.

Chat and email support on every plan including Free. Video calls are a paid add on at $100 for two sessions. Capterra scores their customer service 4.7 out of 5, from 88 reviews.

Help Center

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

Public help center with articles and step by step guides.

Email Support

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

Email support on every plan, including the Free plan.

Phone Support

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

No phone line. Video call support is a paid add on at $100 for two sessions, the same on every plan.

Onboarding

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

Self serve onboarding. No onboarding package is listed on their pricing page.

Community

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

No user community or forum for Raklet customers is listed. Discussion boards are a feature you run for your own members.

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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Why Zeffy over Raklet?

Fundraise the way you want, without the cut

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Auctions, raffles and supporter-led pages

Raklet covers memberships, donations and ticketing. Zeffy adds auctions, raffles and peer-to-peer pages your supporters run themselves, with no fees on any of it.

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Your supporters can fundraise for you

On Raklet, campaigns are created by admins only. On Zeffy, any supporter can launch their own fundraising page in minutes and the money comes straight to you.

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Fees that grow with you, or no fees at all

Raklet charges 1% to 4% per transaction plus $0.60 per charge, Stripe's processing fee on top, and up to $499 a month. Zeffy charges none of it.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and Raklet

Does Zeffy charge monthly fees or transaction fees for membership management?

Zeffy charges zero platform fees and zero monthly fees. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform, so you keep 100% of membership dues and donations.

Can I run donation campaigns and membership programs in the same platform?

Yes. Zeffy gives you membership tools plus donation forms, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, auctions, and event ticketing — all in one place, with no fees on any of it.

How quickly can I set up membership forms and start collecting dues?

You can launch membership forms the same day you sign up. No setup fees, no onboarding calls required — just create your form and start collecting dues right away.

What payment options can members use to pay their membership dues on Zeffy?

Members can pay with all major credit and debit cards, plus ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. You can also accept in-person payments at events or through mobile devices.

How much does Raklet cost compared to Zeffy?

Raklet charges 1% to 4% per transaction plus $0.60 per charge, and Stripe's processing fee applies on top. Plans run from a free tier up to $499 a month, and nonprofits pay $990 a year for Professional or $2,994 a year for Premium. Zeffy has no platform fees, no transaction fees and no monthly fees, so you keep 100% of what you raise.

What are the best Raklet alternatives for nonprofits?

Zeffy is a strong alternative if you want membership management alongside auctions, raffles and supporter-led peer-to-peer campaigns, which Raklet does not offer. Zeffy also charges nothing, while Raklet takes 1% to 4% plus $0.60 per charge with Stripe's fee on top.

Does Raklet have donation forms and peer-to-peer campaigns?

Raklet does have donation forms. One time and recurring donations and fundraising campaign pages are on every plan, including the free one. It does not have peer-to-peer fundraising, because campaigns are created by admins and supporters cannot make their own pages, and it has no auction or raffle tools. Zeffy includes all of them, with no fees.

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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!