SweepWidget Pricing vs Zeffy: $29+/mo or $0 for Nonprofit Fundraising?

SweepWidget tracks contest entries but can't accept donations. Zeffy handles both, with zero fees.

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Zeffy VS SweepWidget

Zeffy VS SweepWidget: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

Varies.

$29/month and up for contest tools

Processing fees

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

4%.

transaction fee to Stripe for payment processing

Platform fees

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

N/A.

No platform fees mentioned; pricing is based on subscription tiers

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

$0.

Free Plan at $0; paid plans from $29/month up to $249/month with annual discounts available.

Other fees

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

Varies.

Affiliate program: 4% transaction fee paid to Stripe payment processor, plus 1% fee to Wise.com for affiliate payout transfers.

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

4/10.

Pricing found in search results and terms page, not on dedicated pricing page. No fee clarity.

Value for money

5/5.

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

4.6/5.

Features

5/5.

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

4.7/5.

Contest platform only - no donation forms, payment processing, or fundraising tools for nonprofits

Donations

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

No donation tools - designed for marketing contests, not fundraising or accepting contributions

Ticketing

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

No ticketing features - focuses on giveaways and sweepstakes, not event registration or ticket sales

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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

No peer-to-peer tools - participants can't create fundraising pages or campaigns

Auctions

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

No auction support - SweepWidget is a giveaway and contest platform, not designed for fundraising auctions

Raffles

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

Giveaway and contest tools with entry tracking and winner selection - but no payment processing for paid raffles

Online Store

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

No store functionality - built for contest entries, not selling products or merchandise

Memberships

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

No membership tools - built for running promotional contests and giveaways, not managing ongoing member relationships

Donor management/CRM

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

No donor management - collects contest entries and social engagement data, not donor profiles or giving history

Emails & Newsletter

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

Contest notification emails only - no fundraising campaigns, donor newsletters, or communication tools

Payment Processing

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

No payment processing - contest entry platform only, requires separate donation or payment tools

Payment Methods

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

SweepWidget is a contest/giveaway platform with no payment processing capabilities — it only manages social media contest entries and not financial transactions. It requires separate payment or donation tools.

Credit Card Payments

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

SweepWidget focuses on contest entry collection — no payment processing for donations or purchases.

Apple Pay & Google Pay

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

No digital wallet support — not a payment platform, focuses on social media contest management.

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

No payment processing capabilities — designed for giveaway entries, not financial transactions.

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 — contest platform only, requires a separate donation system for events.

Support

5/5.

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

4.7/5.

Support available but designed for marketing professionals — email and live chat for contest and giveaway questions, with no phone support or nonprofit fundraising expertise.

Help Center

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

No dedicated help center — support is limited to email and chat for marketing campaigns.

Email Support

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

Email support available but built for marketing teams running contests — not tailored to nonprofit fundraising needs.

Phone Support

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

No phone support — email and chat only for contest and giveaway questions.

Onboarding

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

No dedicated onboarding; users rely on self-serve setup and contest-focused support via email/chat.

Community

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

No community forum or user groups — resources and training target businesses running promotional campaigns.

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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Why Zeffy over SweepWidget?

Run raffles that actually raise money, not just entries

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Run raffles that actually raise money, not just entries

SweepWidget tracks contest entries — Zeffy sells raffle tickets, processes payments, and picks winners, all without monthly fees or platform charges

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Built for fundraising, not just giveaways

SweepWidget runs contests, but can't accept donations, sell tickets, or manage donors. Zeffy does it all, with zero fees and no add-ons to buy.

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One platform for all your fundraising needs

SweepWidget charges monthly fees and can't process payments. Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, CRM, and email tools in one place, completely free.

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Get started in minutes, not months

SweepWidget is built for marketers, not nonprofits. Zeffy's designed for small teams with no tech background, so you can launch your first campaign today.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and SweepWidget

How is Zeffy different from SweepWidget?

SweepWidget tracks contest entries but can't process payments or manage donors. Zeffy is a complete fundraising platform with donations, ticketing, raffles, CRM, and email tools built in.

Can I use Zeffy to run raffles and accept donations?

Yes. Zeffy sells raffle tickets, processes payments, and picks winners automatically. You can also accept donations, sell event tickets, and manage all your fundraising in one place.

Does Zeffy charge monthly fees like SweepWidget?

No. Zeffy is completely free with no monthly subscription fees or platform charges. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.

What fundraising tools does Zeffy include that SweepWidget doesn't?

Zeffy includes payment processing, donor management, email campaigns, event ticketing, and raffle tools. SweepWidget only tracks contest entries and requires separate tools for fundraising.

How much does SweepWidget cost compared to Zeffy?

SweepWidget charges monthly fees ranging from $29/mo (Pro) to $249/mo (Enterprise), plus you'd need separate tools for donations and ticketing. Zeffy is 100% free with no monthly fees or transaction charges.

Can I accept donations with SweepWidget?

No. SweepWidget is built for contests and giveaways only — it can't process donations, sell tickets, or manage donors. If you need fundraising tools, you'd have to add separate platforms.

Is there a free alternative to SweepWidget for nonprofits?

Yes. Zeffy offers free raffles with built-in payment processing, automatic winner selection, and donor management. Unlike SweepWidget's free tier, Zeffy includes unlimited features with no upgrade required.

What's the catch with Zeffy being free?

No catch. Zeffy covers all platform and transaction fees. Donors can leave an optional tip to support the platform, but it's never required — your nonprofit keeps 100% of what you raise.

Do I need tech experience to set up Zeffy?

No. Zeffy is designed for small teams with no tech background. You can launch donation forms, raffles, or event ticketing in minutes without any training.

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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!