Sendinblue Sends Emails—But Can It Collect Donations or Sell Tickets?
Sendinblue caps free users at 300 emails/day and charges $9+/month for more. Zeffy includes unlimited emails, donations, and ticketing—all free.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Zeffy VS Sendinblue
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Run your fundraising and donor emails in one place
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Run your fundraising and donor emails in one place
Brevo handles email, but you still need separate tools for donations, events, and payments. Zeffy does it all, with zero fees.
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Email marketing alone won't run your fundraiser
Brevo sends emails, but you still need separate tools to collect donations, sell tickets, and track donors. Zeffy does it all in one place, for free.
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Built for nonprofits, not businesses with a side hustle
Brevo's help center is built for e-commerce teams. Zeffy's support is designed for small nonprofits who need answers fast, not business jargon.
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Get started in minutes, not months
Brevo's free plan caps you at 300 emails a day and charges for more. Zeffy gives you unlimited emails, donation forms, and ticketing from day one, with no upgrades.
Frequently asked questions
Does Brevo charge fees on donations or ticket sales?
Brevo doesn't process donations or sell tickets. You'll need separate tools for fundraising, which means paying extra fees to other platforms. Zeffy handles emails, donations, ticketing, and payments in one place with zero fees.
Can I send donor emails and collect donations in the same platform?
Brevo sends emails but doesn't collect donations or payments. You'll need to integrate other platforms and pay their fees. Zeffy combines email campaigns with donation forms, event ticketing, and payment processing so you keep 100% of what you raise.
What's the difference between Brevo and Zeffy for nonprofits?
Brevo is an email marketing tool built for businesses. Zeffy is a complete fundraising platform built for nonprofits, with donor emails, donation forms, event ticketing, and payment processing. Plus, Zeffy charges zero fees so more money goes to your mission.
How much does it cost to send unlimited donor emails with Zeffy?
Zeffy charges zero platform fees for unlimited donor emails, donation forms, and event ticketing. Brevo's free plan limits you to 300 emails per day, and paid plans start at $9/month for 5,000 emails. With Zeffy, you keep 100% of donations without monthly charges.
Does Zeffy have a built-in CRM for tracking donors?
Yes. Zeffy includes a free donor management CRM that tracks giving history, contact details, and interactions across all your campaigns and events. Brevo has a sales CRM, but it's designed for businesses and doesn't connect to donation or ticketing data.
Can I use Zeffy for event ticketing instead of Eventbrite?
Yes. Zeffy offers free event ticketing with zero platform or processing fees. Unlike Eventbrite, which charges service and payment fees, Zeffy lets you keep 100% of ticket sales.
What transaction fees does Brevo charge for payments?
Brevo charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction for payment processing. Zeffy covers all transaction and credit card fees, so nonprofits keep every dollar raised.
Is Zeffy really free, or are there hidden costs?
Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits with no platform, transaction, or credit card fees. The service is funded by optional donor tips, which are never required. There are no monthly charges or paywalls.
Can I replace multiple tools like Eventbrite and Brevo with Zeffy?
Yes. Zeffy combines donation forms, event ticketing, email campaigns, and donor management in one platform. Instead of paying for Eventbrite, Brevo, and a payment processor separately, you can run everything through Zeffy at no cost.
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