Zeffy VS Shareway

Keep 100% of every donation with zero fees while managing donors, events, and campaigns in one place built specifically for nonprofits.

Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits

Shareway

Zeffy VS Shareway

Zeffy VS Shareway: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Shareway

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

$119/month.

Monthly plans up to $119/month

Processing fees

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

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No pricing information available

Platform fees

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

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No platform fees mentioned

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

$0.

Free: $0/month; Plus: $19/month (discounted from $29); Pro: $39/month (discounted from $59); All Access: $89/month (discounted from $119).

Other fees

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

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No pricing information available

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

4/10.

Pricing page exists but only shows subscription tiers. No platform or processing fees disclosed.

Value for money

5/5.

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

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Features

5/5.

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

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Built for volunteer coordination, not fundraising - no donation tools, payment processing, or donor management

Donations

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

Shareway focuses on social sharing and advocacy tools - not built for direct donation processing or fundraising

Ticketing

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

No event ticketing features - platform is designed for social campaigns, not event management or ticket sales

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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

Social sharing and advocacy campaigns with supporter engagement - but limited fundraising functionality

Auctions

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

No auction features - Shareway is a volunteer management platform, not a fundraising or auction tool

Raffles

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

No raffle or lottery tools available - requires separate platform for any prize-based fundraising campaigns

Online Store

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

No online store or product sales - built for sharing content and advocacy, not selling merchandise or goods

Memberships

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

No membership management - focuses on volunteer coordination and scheduling, not member relationships

Donor management/CRM

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

Volunteer database only - tracks volunteer hours and schedules, not donor relationships or giving history

Emails & Newsletter

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

Volunteer communication only - shift reminders and updates, no donor outreach or fundraising campaigns

Payment Processing

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

No payment processing - volunteer management only, requires separate donation platform

Payment Methods

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

Shareway doesn't process payments. It's a social platform, not a fundraising tool for nonprofits.

Credit Card Payments

Accept all major credit cards with zero processing fees. Zeffy covers the cost — you keep 100% of every donation.

Shareway focuses on social sharing and collaboration tools - no payment processing capabilities for nonprofits

Apple Pay & Google Pay

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

No digital wallet support - Shareway doesn't handle financial transactions or payment processing

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

No ACH payment options - Shareway is a social platform, not a payment processor for donations

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 - platform designed for digital sharing and community building only

Support

5/5.

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

N/A.

Support built for general business use, not nonprofits. Email-only help with no dedicated charity expertise or mission-focused guidance.

Help Center

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

General help center with articles and FAQs — content focused on general business use, with little or no nonprofit-specific guidance.

Email Support

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

Email support available but built for general business use - no nonprofit-specific guidance or expertise.

Phone Support

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

No phone support or scheduled calls — support is limited to email and basic chat options.

Onboarding

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

Self-serve onboarding only; no dedicated setup assistance or nonprofit-focused onboarding services.

Community

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

No community forum or dedicated nonprofit user groups; interaction limited to product docs and support channels.

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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How is Zeffy free?

Why Zeffy over Shareway?

Run your fundraising without paying for tools built for something else

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Run your fundraising without paying for tools built for something else

Shareway helps you find grants and in-kind donations, Zeffy helps you raise money — with donation forms, ticketing, auctions, and a donor CRM, all 100% free

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You need fundraising tools, not just volunteer coordination

Shareway tracks volunteers well, but can't process donations, sell tickets, or manage donors — so you're stuck paying for multiple platforms to run one campaign.

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Your budget shouldn't decide which features you can use

Shareway charges up to $89/month for grant access and collaboration tools, but still can't accept donations or run events — Zeffy gives you everything for free.

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Start fundraising today, not next month

Zeffy's built for small teams who need to launch fast — create your first donation form, event page, or campaign in minutes, no training required.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and Shareway

Can I actually run a fundraising campaign on Shareway?

No. Shareway helps you find grants and in-kind donations, but it can't process payments or manage donors. You'll need a separate platform like Zeffy to accept donations, sell tickets, or run campaigns.

Why would I pay for Shareway when Zeffy is free?

Shareway charges up to $89/month for grant research tools, but doesn't handle fundraising. Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, auctions, and donor management for free so you keep 100% of what you raise.

Does Zeffy work for small nonprofits just getting started?

Yes. Zeffy is built for small teams with tight budgets. Create your first donation form or event page in minutes, no setup fees or training required, and donors can choose to leave a voluntary contribution to keep it free.

How do I manage donors and track giving without paying monthly fees?

Zeffy includes a built-in donor CRM that tracks giving history, sends automated receipts, and segments supporters for outreach — all at zero cost. Shareway doesn't offer donor management tools.

Still undecided?

Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy

Planning Center

CauseVox

Virtuous

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!