Tiing Charges 4% + $1 Per Donation. Zeffy Charges Nothing.

Tiing is built for one-time campaigns. Zeffy gives you donations, events, CRM, and email year-round.

Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits

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Zeffy VS Tiing

Zeffy VS Tiing: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Tiing

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

Varies.

4% platform cut + $1 per gift

Processing fees

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

$1.

per contribution (covers Stripe payment processing fees)

Platform fees

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

4%.

commission charged when the organizer closes the money pool and requests the money transfer

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

$0.

No monthly fees

Other fees

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

$0.

No transfer fees for money pool to be sent to organizer's bank account

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

3/10.

Fees found in Google snippets, not on dedicated pricing page. Users must dig through search results.

Value for money

5/5.

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

N/A.

Features

5/5.

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

N/A.

Campaign-focused crowdfunding with limited tools - no memberships, auctions, or full donor management

Donations

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

Crowdfunding campaigns with social sharing tools - but no standalone donation forms for ongoing giving

Ticketing

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

No event ticketing tools - focused on campaign-based fundraising, not event management

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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

Peer-to-peer fundraising with team pages and individual fundraiser tracking

Auctions

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

No auction features - crowdfunding platform focused on campaign donations, not event-based fundraising

Raffles

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

No raffle or lottery features - requires separate platform for compliance and ticket sales

Online Store

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

No online store functionality - not designed for selling merchandise or products

Memberships

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

No membership management - designed for one-time crowdfunding campaigns, not recurring member relationships

Donor management/CRM

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

Basic donor data from campaigns - no full CRM, donor profiles, or giving history tracking

Emails & Newsletter

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

Campaign update emails to supporters - no donor newsletters or marketing automation tools

Payment Processing

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

Stripe integration with automated payment processing and donor receipts

Payment Methods

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

Credit cards and digital wallets only. No ACH bank transfers or in-person payment options.

Credit Card Payments

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

All major credit and debit cards accepted through Stripe integration for campaign donations

Apple Pay & Google Pay

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

Apple Pay and Google Pay supported through Stripe checkout on campaign pages

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

No ACH bank transfers - card-only checkout limits large gift options for donors

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 - crowdfunding platform only, requires separate hardware for events

Support

5/5.

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

N/A.

Email support with unclear response times. No nonprofit-specific guidance or training resources for mission-driven teams.

Help Center

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

Limited knowledge base and FAQs — few guides and no webinars or nonprofit-focused tutorials.

Email Support

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

Email support available but response times and availability are not clearly specified.

Phone Support

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

No phone support or scheduled calls — appears to be email and chat only.

Onboarding

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

Self-service onboarding only; no dedicated onboarding or nonprofit-specific setup assistance.

Community

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

No community forum or user groups available.

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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How is Zeffy free?

Why Zeffy over Tiing?

Run your entire fundraising operation without losing 5% to fees

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Run your entire fundraising operation without losing 5% to fees

Tiing charges $1 per donation plus 4% at withdrawal. Zeffy is 100% free, with donation forms, events, CRM, and email built in — so you keep every dollar.

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Your donors shouldn't pay twice for the same gift

Tiing charges $1 per donation plus 4% at withdrawal. Zeffy is 100% free, so every dollar goes to your mission, not platform fees.

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Campaigns end, but your fundraising doesn't

Tiing is built for one-time campaigns. Zeffy gives you donation forms, memberships, events, and a donor CRM — all in one place, all free.

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Get started in minutes, not months

Tiing is built for crowdfunding campaigns. Zeffy is built for small nonprofits — simple setup, no learning curve, and support from people who get it.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and Tiing

How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to Tiing?

Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees, processing fees, or monthly charges. Tiing charges $1 per donation plus 4% when you withdraw funds. On a $10,000 campaign, that's $500 in fees with Tiing versus $0 with Zeffy.

Can I use Zeffy for more than just crowdfunding campaigns?

Yes. Tiing is built for one-time crowdfunding campaigns. Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, memberships, a donor CRM, and email tools in one platform so you can run year-round fundraising without switching between tools.

Does Zeffy work for small nonprofits without a tech team?

Absolutely. Zeffy is designed for small nonprofits with simple setup and no learning curve. You get support from people who understand nonprofit work, not just crowdfunding campaigns.

What payment options can my donors use with Zeffy?

Zeffy accepts all major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH bank transfers. Tiing only offers card payments, which can limit larger donations from supporters who prefer bank transfers.

How is Zeffy free if there are no platform fees?

Zeffy stays free through optional tips from donors. When someone donates, they can choose to leave a small contribution to support the platform. Tips are never required, and nonprofits always keep 100% of what they raise.

Does Tiing charge fees when I withdraw my funds?

Yes. Tiing charges $1 per donation plus 4% when you withdraw. So on a $10,000 campaign, you'd lose $500 to fees before the money reaches your nonprofit.

What's the catch with Zeffy being free?

There's no catch. Zeffy covers all platform and processing fees. Donors see an optional tip suggestion at checkout, but they can set it to $0. Your nonprofit receives every dollar donated.

Can I use Tiing for recurring donations or ongoing fundraising?

Tiing is designed for one-time crowdfunding campaigns, not year-round fundraising. Zeffy includes recurring donation forms, a donor CRM, and email tools so you can build lasting donor relationships.

Is Zeffy really free for nonprofits in 2026?

Yes. Zeffy charges zero platform fees, zero processing fees, and zero monthly charges in 2026. Over 100,000 nonprofits have raised $2B+ on Zeffy without paying a dollar in fees.

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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!