Raisely Charges 4% or US$119/Month — Here's What Zeffy Includes for Free

Raisely's free plan relies on optional donor contributions — switch them off and it's a 4% fee, and advanced automation needs Raisely Pro. Zeffy includes every feature with zero fees, always.

Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ not-for-profits

Zeffy VS Raisely

Zeffy VS Raisely: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Pricing

Completely free. Always. But how? →

4%.

flat fee if contributions are off, plus card fees

Processing fees

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

N/A.

Card processing fees from the payment gateway (e.g. Stripe) are passed through to the organisation

Platform fees

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

4%.

Free on the Core plan with an optional donor contribution model; switch contributions off and a flat 4% platform fee applies to all transactions (plus GST where applicable)

Monthly fees

0/month.

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

$0.

Free on Raisely Core; Raisely Pro is US$119/month, or US$714/year billed annually, priced in USD

Other fees

We've never charged a single cent to not-for-profits and we never will.

$0.

No setup fees, no contracts, no hidden fees

Value for money

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.

Source: Zeffy Value for Money on Capterra (461 reviews) →

4.8/5.

Source: Raisely Value for Money on Capterra (25 reviews) →

Features

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.

Source: Zeffy Ease of Use on Capterra (494 reviews) →

4.5/5.

The free Core plan covers core fundraising; Raisely Pro (US$119/month) adds email automation, SMS, and advanced supporter management Rated 4.5/5 for ease of use on Capterra from 26 reviews.

Source: Raisely Ease of Use on Capterra (26 reviews) →

Donations

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

Customisable donation forms with regular giving and campaign pages, included on the free Core plan

Ticketing

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

Event ticketing and attendee management, included on the free Core plan

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 leaderboards, included on the free Core plan

Auctions

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

No auction features - focused on peer-to-peer and crowdfunding campaigns, not event-based fundraising

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.

Recurring donation support only - no membership tiers, member portals, or self-service management

Donor management/CRM

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

Donor profiles with giving history, campaign tracking, and basic segmentation tools

Emails & Newsletter

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

Built-in email campaigns with templates; automated journeys and SMS require Raisely Pro

Payment Processing

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

Stripe integration with multi-currency support and automated receipts

Payment Methods

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

Cards and direct debit for recurring donations via Stripe, with Apple Pay & Google Pay supported on donation forms.

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 with standard processing 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 Stripe checkout on donation forms

Tap to Pay App

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

Express Donations covers Apple Pay and Google Pay online; offline gifts are added manually. No device is published.

Support

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.

Source: Zeffy Customer Service on Capterra (461 reviews) →

4.8/5.

Support access depends on plan tier — priority help is reserved for paid customers starting at US$119/month. Rated 4.8/5 for customer service on Capterra from 26 reviews.

Source: Raisely Customer Service on Capterra (26 reviews) →

Help Centre

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

Access a comprehensive help centre with step-by-step guides built for not-for-profits.

Email Support

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

Email support with response times varying by plan — priority given to higher-tier customers.

Phone Support

Need to talk? Call us. Real support from real people who understand not-for-profits.

No phone support — email and chat support only during business hours.

Onboarding

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

Self-service onboarding only — dedicated onboarding typically reserved for higher-tier or enterprise customers.

Community

Join thousands of not-for-profits sharing tips, templates, and best practices.

No community forum or user groups available — training limited to webinars and help docs.

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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Why Zeffy over Raisely?

Keep more of every dollar without choosing between features

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Keep more of every dollar without choosing between features

Raisely's free plan runs on optional donor contributions or a flat 4% platform fee, and its automation tools sit behind Raisely Pro at US$119/month — Zeffy gives you donations, events, CRM, and email for free, so you can grow without the trade-off

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Your donors shouldn't have to choose between supporting you and covering platform fees

Zeffy never charges your not-for-profit a platform fee. Donors can leave an optional contribution to keep Zeffy free, and you keep 100% of every donation with no monthly fees or upgrade costs.

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Run your whole fundraising year without paying for features you already need

Zeffy includes ticketing, auctions, memberships, and peer-to-peer in one free platform. No US$119/month upsells to unlock what should already be yours.

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Get started in minutes, not months

Zeffy's built for small teams who need to launch fast. No demos required, no setup fees, and free support from not-for-profit fundraising experts who actually get it.

Questions nonprofits ask when choosing between Zeffy and Raisely

Does Zeffy charge 4% platform fees if I turn off donor contributions?

No. Zeffy never charges platform fees, whether donors leave a voluntary contribution or not. You keep 100% of donations without paying 4% or upgrading to a paid plan.

How does Zeffy stay free without charging platform fees or monthly subscriptions?

Zeffy covers all platform costs so you keep 100% of donations. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to help keep Zeffy free for not-for-profits like yours.

Can I run peer-to-peer campaigns and events without paying for upgrades?

Yes. Zeffy includes peer-to-peer fundraising, ticketing, auctions, and memberships at no cost. You never need to upgrade or pay monthly fees to access the tools you need.

What kind of support do I get without paying US$119/month?

Every Zeffy user gets free support from not-for-profit fundraising experts. No paywalls, no priority tiers — just real help when you need it, whether you're just starting out or scaling up.

What features does Zeffy include compared to Raisely?

Zeffy includes donations, events, CRM, email, ticketing, auctions, memberships, and peer-to-peer fundraising — all free. Raisely's free Core plan runs on optional donor contributions or a flat 4% fee, and Raisely Pro (US$119/month) adds advanced email automation and supporter management.

Is Zeffy a good alternative to Raisely for small not-for-profits?

Yes. Zeffy gives small not-for-profits access to the same fundraising tools without monthly fees or platform charges. You keep 100% of every donation instead of losing 4% to fees.

How much can my not-for-profit save by switching from Raisely to Zeffy?

Raisely's free plan runs on an optional donor contribution or a flat 4% on donations, and Raisely Pro is US$119/month. With Zeffy, you pay nothing — no monthly fees, no platform fees, no transaction fees. Every dollar raised goes directly to your mission.

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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.

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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!