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Zeffy VS Tiptappay

Zeffy VS Tiptappay: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

Varies.

$80/month subscription plus 1.75% + card fees per tap

Processing fees

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

3.5% + $0.20.

per transaction

Platform fees

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

$0.

None specified separately — included in processing fees.

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

$35/month.

per device subscription

Other fees

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

Varies.

Device cost starting at $20 plus 1.5% per tap transaction.

Pricing transparency

10/10.

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

3/10.

No public pricing page. Fees scattered across help articles and require contacting sales.

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.

Tap-to-pay hardware only - no online forms, donor tracking, or year-round fundraising tools

Donations

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

Tap-to-pay devices for in-person contactless donations - no online donation forms or website integration

Ticketing

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

No ticketing tools - hardware is designed for quick donations only, 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 campaigns - tap devices work for in-person only, not supporter-led online fundraising

Auctions

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

No auction tools - tap-to-pay hardware only, requires separate auction platform

Raffles

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

No raffle features - tap devices can't handle ticket sales, winner selection, or compliance tracking

Online Store

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

No online store - physical tap devices only, requires separate platform for selling merchandise online

Memberships

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

No membership management - processes one-time tap payments only, no recurring billing or member portals

Donor management/CRM

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

No donor management - transaction data only, no profiles or giving history tracking

Emails & Newsletter

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

No email tools - payment processing only, requires separate platform for donor communication

Payment Processing

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

Tap-to-pay card reader for in-person donations with mobile app processing

Payment Methods

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

Tap-to-pay hardware for in-person only. No online cards, digital wallets, or bank transfers.

Credit Card Payments

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

Tap-to-pay card reader accepts all major credit and debit cards - requires $199 hardware purchase plus monthly fees

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 tap-to-pay reader - limited to in-person transactions only

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

No ACH bank transfer option - card payments only through their tap-to-pay hardware

Tap to Pay App

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

Dedicated tap-to-pay kiosk for events and lobbies - requires upfront hardware investment and ongoing service fees

Support

5/5.

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

N/A.

Support built for retail merchants, not nonprofits. Standard business-hours help with no charity-specific guidance or fundraising expertise.

Help Center

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

Yes — comprehensive help center with step-by-step guides, video tutorials, and resources.

Email Support

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

Email support with standard business response times - no dedicated nonprofit team or charity expertise

Phone Support

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

Phone support available during business hours but focused on merchant services, not donation campaigns

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 nonprofit onboarding or fundraising setup assistance

Community

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

No community forum or user groups focused on nonprofits

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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How is Zeffy free?

Why Zeffy over Tiptappay?

Run your whole fundraising operation without the hardware costs

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You need more than a tap reader to run your nonprofit

Tiptappay works for in-person donations, but you'll need separate tools for online giving, donor emails, and event tickets. Zeffy gives you everything in one place.

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Fees add up fast when you're just getting started

Tiptappay charges $35/month plus transaction fees before you collect a dollar. With Zeffy, there's no monthly cost, no hardware to buy, and donors cover fees if they choose.

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Get started in minutes, not months

Tiptappay requires hardware setup, device subscriptions, and payment processor coordination. Zeffy works right away — no equipment, no contracts, just a free account.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and Tiptappay

Does Zeffy charge monthly fees like Tiptappay?

No. Zeffy has zero monthly fees, zero platform fees, and zero transaction fees. Tiptappay charges $35/month per device plus 3.5% + $0.20 per transaction. With Zeffy, donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution.

Can I accept both in-person and online donations with Zeffy?

Yes. Zeffy handles in-person tap-to-pay, online donation forms, event ticketing, and peer-to-peer campaigns in one platform. Tiptappay only processes in-person taps, so you'll need separate tools for everything else.

Do I need to buy hardware to start accepting donations?

No. Zeffy works on any smartphone or tablet you already own. Tiptappay requires purchasing dedicated tap devices starting at $20 plus ongoing subscriptions. You can start accepting donations today without buying equipment.

How does Zeffy handle donor data and receipts?

Zeffy automatically tracks donor information, sends tax receipts, and stores giving history in one dashboard. Tiptappay only captures transaction data, so you'll need a separate CRM to manage donor relationships and communication.

How much does Tiptappay cost per year compared to Zeffy?

Tiptappay costs $35/month per device ($420/year) plus 3.5% + $0.20 on every transaction. Zeffy costs $0 per year with zero platform, monthly, or transaction fees.

Is there a free tap-to-donate option for nonprofits?

Yes. Zeffy offers free tap-to-pay donations using any smartphone or tablet you already own. There's no hardware to buy and no monthly subscription required.

What's the catch with Zeffy being free?

Zeffy stays free by giving donors the option to leave a voluntary tip at checkout. The tip is never required, and your nonprofit keeps 100% of every donation.

Can I use Zeffy in Canada for tap-to-pay donations?

Yes. Zeffy works in Canada and the US, supporting in-person tap-to-pay, online donations, and event ticketing all from one free platform.

Does Zeffy work as a free payment processor for nonprofits?

Yes. Zeffy processes credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and bank transfers with zero fees for registered nonprofits. You keep every dollar raised.

Still undecided?

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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.

Masey, Loose Ends.

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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!