Ticketbud Charges $2+ Per Ticket. What If You Kept It All?
Ticketbud takes 2% + $0.99 per ticket plus processing fees. Zeffy covers all fees so nonprofits keep 100%.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Zeffy VS Ticketbud
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Keep more of every ticket you sell
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Keep more of every ticket you sell
Ticketbud takes 2% + $0.99 per ticket, plus 2.9% + $0.30 in processing fees. Zeffy is 100% free, so every dollar from ticket sales goes straight to your mission.
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Run events and fundraisers from one place
Ticketbud only handles ticketing. Zeffy gives you event ticketing, donation forms, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, and a donor CRM — no extra tools or logins needed.
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Get help from people who understand nonprofits
Ticketbud's support is built for commercial events. Zeffy's team knows nonprofit fundraising, responds in 2–6 business hours, and never charges for help.
Frequently asked questions
Can I accept ACH bank transfers for large ticket purchases or sponsorships?
Yes. Zeffy accepts ACH bank transfers alongside credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. This gives sponsors and major donors flexible payment options without extra fees eating into your event revenue.
Does Zeffy really charge $0 in platform fees for event ticketing?
Yes. Zeffy charges $0 in platform fees for ticketing, donations, and all fundraising tools. You keep 100% of ticket revenue. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy free for nonprofits.
Can I sell raffle tickets and collect donations alongside event tickets?
Yes. Zeffy includes raffle ticketing, donation forms, peer-to-peer campaigns, and an online store in one platform. You can run your entire fundraising event without switching between tools or paying extra fees.
How does Zeffy make money if there are no fees?
Zeffy is funded by optional contributions from donors at checkout. They can choose to support Zeffy so nonprofits like yours never pay platform fees. This keeps ticketing and fundraising 100% free for your organization.
How much does Ticketbud cost per ticket compared to Zeffy?
Ticketbud charges 2.5% + $0.99 per ticket, plus credit card processing fees around 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. On a $50 ticket, that's roughly $2.24 in fees. Zeffy charges nothing — you keep the full $50.
Is Ticketbud really free for event organizers?
Ticketbud lets organizers access the platform without upfront costs, but fees are charged per ticket sold (2.5% + $0.99 plus payment processing). Zeffy is the only ticketing platform where nonprofits pay zero platform or processing fees.
Does Zeffy support QR codes and ticket tiers for nonprofit events?
Yes. Zeffy includes QR code scanning, multiple ticket tiers, custom event pages, and seating options — all included free. No feature paywalls or add-on charges.
Can I use Zeffy for school fundraising events and PTA ticketing?
Absolutely. Zeffy is built for nonprofits including PTAs, schools, and youth organizations. You get ticketing, donations, raffles, and donor management in one place with zero fees — so every dollar goes back to your school.
What payment methods does Zeffy accept for event tickets?
Zeffy accepts credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH bank transfers. All payment processing is covered — no fees passed to your nonprofit or your attendees.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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