Does Zeffy Include a CRM? Yes, Plus Fundraising Tools Zoho CRM Lacks
Zoho CRM costs $14+/user/month and needs separate tools for donations. Zeffy bundles donor management, ticketing, and payments free.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Track donors without paying per seat or patching tools together
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Track donors without paying per seat or patching tools together
Zeffy gives you donor management, email campaigns, and fundraising forms in one place, with no monthly fees and no integrations to manage.
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Built for sales teams, not small nonprofits
Zoho CRM tracks contacts, but you still need separate tools to accept donations, sell tickets, or run campaigns. Zeffy gives you everything in one place.
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One platform for fundraising, not just tracking
Zoho charges per user and requires third-party integrations to fundraise. Zeffy is 100% free and built to help small teams raise money, not manage pipelines.
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Get started in minutes, not months
Zoho CRM requires setup, training, and technical know-how. Zeffy is designed for small teams to launch their first campaign in under 10 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zeffy really free for nonprofits?
Yes. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits with no monthly fees, no per-user charges, and no platform fees. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy free for organizations like yours.
Can I accept donations directly with Zeffy?
Yes. Zeffy includes built-in donation forms, ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, and payment processing. You can start accepting gifts right away without connecting third-party tools or paying transaction fees.
Do I need to integrate other tools to fundraise with Zeffy?
No. Zeffy gives you donor management, email campaigns, and fundraising tools in one platform. You don't need to patch together separate systems or pay for integrations to run your campaigns.
Does Zeffy work for small teams without technical staff?
Yes. Zeffy is built for small nonprofits to use without IT support. Create donation forms, manage contacts, and send campaigns without training or technical setup.
Does Zeffy work for small teams without technical staff?
Yes. Zeffy includes donor management and email tools with no per-user fees. Track giving history, segment contacts, and send campaigns without monthly charges adding up as your team grows.
How much does Zoho CRM cost for nonprofits?
Zoho CRM starts at $14-$20+ per user per month, even with nonprofit discounts that cover up to 50% of costs. Zeffy has no per-user fees and no monthly charges — it's completely free for nonprofits.
Does Zoho CRM include fundraising tools like donation forms and ticketing?
No. Zoho CRM is built for sales teams, so you'll need to add third-party tools for donations, ticketing, and peer-to-peer campaigns. Zeffy includes all of these fundraising features built in, with no integrations required.
Is Zeffy a CRM or just a donation platform?
Both. Zeffy includes full donor management alongside donation forms, event ticketing, auctions, raffles, email campaigns, and payment processing — all in one platform with zero fees.
What's the catch with Zeffy being free?
There's no catch. Zeffy stays free because donors can leave an optional tip at checkout. The tip is never required, and your nonprofit keeps 100% of every donation.
Can I switch from Zoho CRM to Zeffy without losing donor data?
Yes. You can import your contacts into Zeffy and start managing donors, sending emails, and accepting donations right away — no technical setup or IT support needed.
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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