Vanco Fees Explained: 2.9% + $0.45 Per Transaction vs Zeffy's $0
Vanco's tools are built for churches. Zeffy includes auctions, raffles, ticketing, and peer-to-peer for any nonprofit.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Keep more of every donation, without paying for features you don't need
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Keep more of every donation, without paying for features you don't need
Vanco charges processing fees and monthly costs that add up fast. Zeffy is 100% free, so your donors' gifts go directly to your mission, not your software bill.
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Your donors shouldn't need to guess where their money goes
Vanco takes processing fees from every donation. Zeffy covers all costs, so 100% of every gift reaches your mission — and your donors see the difference.
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Built for nonprofits doing more than Sunday giving
Vanco's tools are built for churches. Zeffy supports auctions, raffles, ticketing, and peer-to-peer campaigns — no add-ons, no extra platforms, no workarounds.
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Get started in minutes, not months
Vanco requires onboarding calls and setup meetings. Zeffy's built for small teams — create your first form, launch your campaign, and start raising funds today.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy cost compared to Vanco?
Zeffy is 100% free with no monthly fees or processing costs. Vanco charges up to $54/month plus 2.90% per transaction. With Zeffy, donors can leave a voluntary contribution to cover costs.
Can I run events and campaigns beyond basic donations?
Zeffy includes auctions, raffles, ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, and online stores at no extra cost. Vanco focuses on donation forms and requires paid plans or separate platforms for most fundraising tools.
Do I need a long onboarding process to start using Zeffy?
Zeffy is built for small teams to get started fast. Create your first form and launch campaigns today. Vanco requires onboarding calls and setup meetings before you can begin accepting donations.
Does Zeffy support the same payment methods as Vanco?
Zeffy accepts all major credit cards, ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay at no cost to your organization. Vanco offers similar payment options but charges processing fees on every transaction.
Is Vanco only for churches, or can other nonprofits use it?
Vanco's tools are primarily built for churches and faith-based organizations. Zeffy supports a broader range of nonprofits, including PTAs, youth sports leagues, food banks, and community groups, with the same zero-fee pricing for everyone.
How much will my nonprofit actually pay in Vanco processing fees?
Vanco charges 2.90% per transaction plus monthly fees up to $54. On $10,000 in donations, that's $290 in processing fees alone. With Zeffy, you keep every dollar.
Does Zeffy offer customer support like Vanco does?
Zeffy provides unlimited email, phone, and chat support to all users at no extra cost. You don't need a paid plan to get help when you need it.
What's the catch with Zeffy being free?
There's no catch. Zeffy is funded by optional donor tips, never required. Nonprofits always keep 100% of what they raise with no platform, transaction, or credit card fees.
Can I switch from Vanco to Zeffy without losing my donors?
Yes. Zeffy makes it easy to set up new donation forms and start accepting contributions right away. Your donors can give through credit cards, bank transfers, Apple Pay, or Google Pay without any extra steps.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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