Springly Pricing Breakdown: What You Actually Pay vs. a Zero-Fee Alternative

Springly charges 3.1% + $0.30 per transaction and lacks peer-to-peer, raffles, and auctions. See the full comparison.

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Zeffy VS Springly

Zeffy VS Springly: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

Free tier, paid plans start at $45/month

Processing fees

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

0% + $0.

Liberty plan: no processing fees

Platform fees

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

$0.

No separate platform fees; processing fees are included in the transaction fees for paid plans

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

$0/month.

Starting price for Liberty plan

Other fees

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

$0.

No hidden fees, no contracts required; tips/donations from donors help cover operational costs on the free Liberty plan instead of charging transaction fees

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

4/10.

Pricing exists but requires digging through multiple sources. No clear pricing page found.

Value for money

5/5.

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

4.5.

Features

5/5.

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

4.4/5.

Offers multiple tools but with basic features and limited automation. Setup and learning curve may slow you down.

Donations

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

Yes - Springly offers donation processing with customizable forms, recurring giving options, and donor management tools

Ticketing

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

Yes - Event ticketing capabilities with registration management and payment processing for nonprofit events

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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

Yes - Peer-to-peer fundraising tools with campaign creation and supporter engagement features

Auctions

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

Limited - Basic auction features available through event management, not a specialized auction platform

Raffles

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

Limited - Basic raffle functionality available through their event management system, not a dedicated feature

Online Store

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

No - Springly does not offer dedicated online store or merchandise selling capabilities

Memberships

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

Limited membership tracking with basic renewal reminders and member directory features

Donor management/CRM

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

Simple contact management with basic donor tracking and limited segmentation capabilities

Emails & Newsletter

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

Basic email functionality with simple templates and limited automation features

Payment Processing

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

Basic payment processing with transaction fees and limited payment method options

Payment methods

All the ways donors want to give: cards, mobile wallets, and bank transfers — all 100% fee-free.

Credit cards only through third-party integrations. No ACH, digital wallets, or in-person payments.

Credit Card Payments

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

Accepts major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) with standard processing fees that vary by transaction type

Apple Pay & Google Pay

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

Digital wallet payments supported through their payment gateway integration, enabling mobile-friendly donation experiences

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

Supports bank transfers through integrated payment processing, though specific ACH capabilities and fees are not clearly detailed on their main site

Tap to Pay App

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

Limited in-person payment options available, primarily focused on online donation processing rather than event-based transactions

Customer Support

4.9/5.

4.3/5.

Unlimited Support

Free, unlimited support for every nonprofit. No hidden tiers. No upsells.

Limited to business hours and plan tiers

Phone Support / Office Hours

Book a real call or video session — no endless hold music.

Phone support during standard business hours only

Webinars

Weekly live trainings and topic-based webinars. Practical campaigns, donor tips, and workflows — not just demos.

Monthly product demos and training sessions

Help Center

Clear step-by-step guides, FAQs, and videos built for nonprofits. Simple, jargon-free.

Yes - Complete resource library with guides, tutorials, and FAQs built for nonprofits

Reach out anytime — if AI can't help, our support team jumps in within 2–6 business hours.

Available via contact form and support tickets

Nonprofit-Focused Support Team

You'll talk to nonprofit experts, not generic tech support. Our team responds in 2–6 business hours (and nonprofits rate us 9.3/10).

Support access depends on plan tiers — priority help for top-tier users only.

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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How is Zeffy free?

Why Zeffy over Springly?

Keep 100% of every dollar raised

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Keep 100% of donations, not 97.1%

Springly's 2.9% + $0.30 fees add up fast. With Zeffy, every dollar raised goes directly to your mission — no platform fees, no processing fees, no surprises.

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One platform that actually works together

Stop juggling separate tools for payments, events, and donor tracking. Zeffy connects your fundraising data in one place, so you spend less time reconciling and more time growing.

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Get started in minutes, not months

While Springly requires complex integrations and third-party setups, Zeffy works right out of the box. Create donation forms, launch events, and start fundraising today.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and Springly

Does Zeffy support ACH payments and digital wallets like Apple Pay?

Yes. Zeffy accepts ACH bank transfers, all major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. You can also collect payments in person at events, giving donors flexible ways to give.

Is Zeffy really free, or are there hidden costs?

Zeffy is 100% free with no hidden costs. There are no monthly fees, no platform fees, and no processing fees. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support Zeffy, but your organization never pays anything.

Can I run all my fundraising campaigns in Zeffy without paying for upgrades?

Yes. Zeffy includes donations, events, memberships, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, auctions, and an online store — all free from day one. You never need to upgrade or pay for additional features.

How does Zeffy compare to Springly for small nonprofits?

Zeffy charges $0 in fees and includes more fundraising tools. Springly charges 3.1% + $0.30 per transaction plus monthly fees up to $119, and lacks peer-to-peer, raffles, auctions, and store features.

How much does Springly cost per month?

Springly offers a free tier, but paid plans start at $45/month and can go up to $239/month. Paid plans also charge 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction on top of monthly fees.

Does Springly have a built-in CRM for donor management?

Yes, Springly includes donor management features. Zeffy also offers a full CRM with unlimited contacts, giving history tracking, and automated receipts — all included free with no monthly fees.

How does Springly compare to Bloomerang for nonprofits?

Both Springly and Bloomerang charge monthly fees plus transaction costs. Zeffy is a zero-fee alternative that includes donations, events, memberships, and donor management without any platform or processing 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!