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Oztix vs Zeffy: What Australian Not-for-Profits Actually Pay for Ticketing
Sell event tickets without fees taking a cut from your fundraising. Oztix doesn't publish its fees and its ticket buyers pay a booking fee at checkout; Zeffy is 100% free, so every dollar goes to your cause.
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Oztix
Zeffy
Zeffy VS Oztix
Oztix
Pricing
Zeffy:
$
0.
Oztix: 
Not disclosed.
Free to list for organisers; ticket buyers pay a booking fee + handling fee set per event, not published
Processing fees
Oztix:
Not disclosed.
Card processing is bundled into the attendee-paid booking fee; no rate published
Platform fees
Zeffy:
$
0.
Zeffy never takes a cut. Unlike platforms that skim 3–5%, you keep 100% of every donation.
Oztix:
Not disclosed.
Free to list events; the platform is funded by attendee-paid booking fees, amount not published
Monthly fees
Zeffy:
$
0/month.
No subscriptions, no paywalls. Every org, big or small, gets full access for free.
Oztix:
Not disclosed.
No public listing or monthly fee schedule for organisers; pricing arranged per event
Other fees
Zeffy:
$
0.
We've never charged a single cent to not-for-profits and we never will.
Oztix:
Not disclosed.
A per-order handling fee applies at checkout on top of the booking fee; amounts set per event
Value for money
Zeffy:
5/5.
Value for money rated 5.0/5 on Capterra from 461 reviews, with an overall 4.8/5 from 494. All-in-one fundraising, zero fees.
Oztix:
Strong for large-scale music and festival ticketing, but fees are undisclosed and there is no not-for-profit pricing
Features
Zeffy:
4.8/5.
Rated 4.8/5 for ease of use on Capterra from 494 reviews. No training needed, built for busy not-for-profit teams rather than tech pros.
Oztix:
Full-service, agency-backed event ticketing for festivals, venues and shows; not a broader fundraising or donor platform
Donations
Zeffy: 
Donations without the cut. Custom forms, tax receipts, donor tracking, all fee-free.
Oztix:
No dedicated donation forms or tax-receipting for not-for-profits
Ticketing
Zeffy:
Sell tickets, check in guests, track sales, and keep 100%. No fees. No fine print.
Oztix:
Enterprise-grade event ticketing with box office, onsite delivery and scanning, trusted by 22,000+ organisers
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Zeffy:
Teams or individuals launch fundraising pages in minutes. Track progress, keep 100%. No fees.
Oztix:
No peer-to-peer fundraising pages
Auctions
Zeffy:
Run auctions without giving up a percentage. List items, track bids, collect payments, all fee-free.
Oztix:
No auction tools
Online Store
Zeffy:
Skip the tool sprawl. Sell merch and manage your store in one place, no fees, no add-ons.
Oztix:
No not-for-profit online store
Memberships
Zeffy:
Automate memberships with no per-member fees. Dues go straight to your org, perfect for clubs, alumni, and supporters.
Oztix:
No membership management
Donor management/CRM
Zeffy:
Ditch the expensive CRM. Track donations, send thank-yous, and build donor loyalty, all fee-free.
Oztix:
Attendee and booking data only, no donor CRM or giving history
Emails & Newsletter
Zeffy:
Manage contacts and send newsletters from the same place you fundraise. Unlimited sends, no fees.
Oztix:
Event marketing and email reach via Oztix's large attendee database; not a fundraising newsletter tool
Payment Processing
Zeffy:
Accept donations, ticket sales, and payments, all 100% fee-free. No cuts, no hidden fees, ever.
Oztix:
Card payments processed by Oztix with payouts to organisers
Payment Methods
Zeffy:
All-in-one fundraising: donations, events, memberships, email, and donor CRM, 100% free.
Oztix:
Card and Zip (buy-now-pay-later) at checkout. Built for ticket buyers, not free in-person donation collection.
Credit Card Payments
Zeffy:
Accept all major credit cards with zero processing fees. Zeffy covers the cost, you keep 100% of every donation.
Oztix:
VISA and Mastercard accepted; card costs are bundled into the attendee booking fee
Apple Pay & Google Pay
Zeffy:
One-tap donations and tickets with Apple Pay & Google Pay. No fees, just smooth mobile checkouts.
Oztix:
VISA, Mastercard and Zip accepted; Apple Pay and Google Pay not listed
Tap to Pay App
Zeffy:
Anyone on your team can take payments from their phone. No card reader, no fees, no friction.
Oztix:
Tickets can be sold at a venue box office, but no in-person payment product for organisers is published.
Support
Zeffy:
4.9/5.
Customer service rated 4.9/5 on Capterra from 461 reviews. Free email and phone support plus a full help centre, no bots and no paywalls.
Oztix:
24/7 nationwide phone and email support for event organisers, backed by an account team as a full-service agency
Help Centre
Zeffy:
Searchable help docs, video tutorials, and step-by-step guides, all free, all the time.
Oztix:
Help centre with FAQs for ticket buyers and organisers.
Email Support
Zeffy:
Email us anytime. Most questions answered within hours, not days.
Oztix:
Email and call-centre support for organisers and ticket buyers.
Phone Support
Zeffy:
Need to talk? Call us. Real support from real people who understand not-for-profits.
Oztix:
1300 phone line with 24/7 nationwide support for organisers.
Onboarding
Zeffy:
Get set up in under 30 minutes. No training required, but we're here if you need us.
Oztix:
Account-managed onboarding as a full-service ticketing agency.
Community
Zeffy:
Join thousands of not-for-profits sharing tips, templates, and best practices.
Oztix:
No dedicated not-for-profit community forum; help centre and call centre available.
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Keep 100% of every ticket sale, no fees ever
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Keep every dollar, no booking fees
Oztix doesn't publish its fees, and ticket buyers pay a booking fee plus a handling fee at checkout. Zeffy takes 0%, no platform fee, no booking fee, no card fee, so 100% of your ticket sales fund your cause.
🎟️
One free platform, not just ticketing
Oztix is a full-service event ticketing agency. Zeffy gives you ticketing, donation forms, memberships, auctions, peer-to-peer and a donor CRM, all in one place and all completely free.
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Built for Australian not-for-profits
Issue tax-deductible receipts for DGR-endorsed gifts, get payouts in AUD to your bank account, and reach real human support, without ever paying a fee.
How much does Zeffy cost compared to Oztix?
Zeffy is 100% free, no platform fee, no transaction fee, no card fee, no booking fee. Oztix doesn't publish its fees; it's free for organisers to list events, but ticket buyers pay a booking fee plus a handling fee set per event at checkout. With Zeffy, every dollar of your ticket sales stays with your organisation.
Is Zeffy available for Australian charities and not-for-profits?
Yes. Zeffy is available to charities and not-for-profits across Australia, with event ticketing, donation forms, memberships, peer-to-peer pages and a donor CRM built in, all free.
Does Zeffy handle tax-deductible receipts?
Yes. For DGR-endorsed organisations, Zeffy can automatically issue tax-deductible receipts for eligible gifts of $2 or more, so your donors and supporters have what they need at tax time.
Who pays the fees on an Oztix ticket?
With Oztix, the ticket buyer pays a booking fee plus a handling fee at checkout. The amounts are set per event and aren't published on oztix.com.au, so they only appear at the point of purchase. With Zeffy there is no fee to pass on or absorb.
Is Zeffy really free, or are there hidden charges?
Zeffy is 100% free for charities and not-for-profits. No platform fee, no transaction fee, no credit card fee. Ever.
Do I need separate tools for events, donations and members?
No. With Zeffy you get ticketing, donations, memberships, auctions, peer-to-peer and a donor CRM in one free platform. Oztix focuses on event ticketing.
Still undecided?
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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.
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Amy R
Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago
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!
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Debra B
Glory to Glory Women's Mentoring Ministry
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!!
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Carmen M
DIVINA World Foundation
Zeffy is very easy to use and ensures that every dollar quickly gets into our account.. A huge help to our work!
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Nathan C
Jiwa International
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.
Ryan S
Jesters Theatre: Youth Unlimited
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.
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Jennifer H
GSCB Troop 144
We were ready to sell tickets in less than 30 minutes. The reporting capabilities were better than some other paid-for sites.
Mark B
Theta Mu Lambda Charitable Foundation
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!
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