Squarespace Charges $16/mo + 2.9% Per Donation. Zeffy Charges Nothing.
Plus Zeffy includes donor CRM, tax receipts, and peer-to-peer tools Squarespace doesn't offer.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Zeffy VS Squarespace
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Squarespace looks great, but it wasn't built for fundraising
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Squarespace looks great, but it wasn't built for fundraising
Zeffy gives you donation pages, donor tracking, event ticketing, and email tools designed for nonprofits — with zero monthly fees or transaction costs
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Your website builder shouldn't cost more than your fundraising brings in
Squarespace charges monthly fees, processing fees, and transaction fees before you see a dollar. Zeffy is 100% free, so every donation goes straight to your work.
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Donors give to your mission, not to cover your software bills
Squarespace was built for businesses selling products. Zeffy was built for nonprofits raising funds, with donor receipts, campaign tracking, and thank-you emails included.
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Get started in minutes, not months
Squarespace requires design skills and setup time you don't have. Zeffy's built for small teams who need to launch a campaign today, not learn a new platform.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for donation pages?
Yes. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits. No monthly fees, no processing fees, no transaction costs. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy free, but every dollar of your donation goes to your organization.
Can I track donors and send receipts without paying monthly fees?
Zeffy includes donor management, automated tax receipts, and thank-you emails at no cost. Track giving history, segment supporters, and send updates without paying for CRM tools or email software.
How long does it take to launch a fundraising campaign on Zeffy?
Most teams launch their first campaign in under 30 minutes. Choose a template, add your story and goal, and publish. No design skills or technical setup required.
Can I accept donations without paying for a Commerce plan?
Yes. Zeffy lets you accept donations, sell tickets, and run campaigns without upgrading to paid plans or commerce subscriptions. Everything is included at zero cost.
How much does Square charge nonprofits per donation?
Square charges 2.9% + $0.30 per online transaction. For a nonprofit raising $30,000 annually, that adds up to over $870 in fees. Zeffy charges nothing — no platform fees, no processing fees, no transaction costs.
Does Squarespace have built-in donation forms for nonprofits?
Squarespace is built for general e-commerce, so accepting donations typically requires third-party plugins or integrations. Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, and donor management in one platform — no add-ons needed.
What are the hidden costs of using Squarespace for fundraising?
Beyond monthly fees ($12–40/month), Squarespace charges 2.9%–3.0% + 30¢ per transaction, and you may need paid third-party apps for nonprofit features. Zeffy has no monthly fees, no transaction fees, and no hidden costs.
Is Square or Zeffy better for nonprofit donations?
Square works well for point-of-sale transactions but charges 2.9% + $0.30 per online donation. Zeffy is purpose-built for nonprofits with zero fees, so 100% of every donation goes to your cause.
Can I get nonprofit fundraising support with Zeffy?
Yes. Zeffy offers unlimited email support and live training sessions with nonprofit fundraising experts — all included for free. Squarespace support is general business-focused and often tiered by plan.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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Zeffy was built for nonprofits like yours
focus on what matters
Built for small teams with big missions.
Zeffy is the fundraising platform that cuts out the fees, clears up your tech mess, and puts your cause first — so your team, even if you're a small team wearing many hats or a one-person show, can focus on what really matters.
ZERO-FEE
Keep 100% of every dollar.
No platform fees. No processing fees. No catch. We know it sounds too good to be true, but it's not. Every penny goes straight to your mission, while competitors take 2-3% off every donation.
ALL-IN-ONE PLatform
Ditch the tech mess.
Stop bouncing between MailChimp, Eventbrite, and all those spreadsheets. Now you can handle donations, ticket sales, memberships, raffles, and all your donor info in one spot.
plug-and-play
Get going, fast.
Built for teams like yours — whether you're volunteer-led or have limited staff. Set up donation forms, sell tickets, and launch campaigns without needing a tech wizard. It's super easy, and you'll be up and running in minutes.
mobile-first
Fundraise from every device, anywhere.
From QR codes on flyers to Tap-to-Pay on a phone, Zeffy makes it easy to accept donations on the go. Mobile-optimized and offline-ready, so no donor slips through the cracks.
No turnover
Never lose a donor to volunteer transition.
Centralize supporter relationships, automate thank-you messages, and preserve institutional knowledge when board members rotate out.
100,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at $0.
For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.
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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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SUCCESS STORIES
Zero-fee fundraising in action — nonprofit stories worth sharing.
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