How is Zeffy free?
How is Zeffy free?
Zeffy relies entirely on optional contributions from donors. At the payment confirmation step - we ask donors to leave an optional contribution to Zeffy.
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What is a Better Alternative to PayPal for Nonprofits?

Nonprofits need the best online payment technology to fully focus on their mission. Find out why nonprofits choose Zeffy over PayPal for their fundraising and donation management needs.

Fees
0% fees, always.
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2.2% + $0.30 per transaction for eligible charities only
Support
Unlimited support with a team of nonprofit experts
  • Automated support
  • Not tailored to the needs of nonprofits
Tax receipts
Automated tax receipts are sent to your donors right away
Clerical work is required to generate tax receipts
Donor
management
  • All-time transaction and tax receipts
  • Contact information
  • Add tags, notes, and comments to your donors' profiles
  • Communicate with the right donors at the right time
Access to transaction history only
Form
customization
  • Entirely customizable donation forms
  • Add questions for your donors
  • Add your brand assets
  • Customize donation amounts and specify what they will be used for
  • Offer forms in English, French and Spanish
  • Donation amounts
  • Add your brand assets
Fundraising
possibility
  • Donation campaigns
  • Ticketing/event fundraising
  • Auctions
  • Memberships
  • Peer-to-peer campaigns
  • ... and more!
Focused on donations
Fees
0% transaction fees
0% platform fees
0% monthly fees
Learn how >
2.2% + $0.30 per transaction for eligible charities only
0% fees, always.
Learn how >
2.2% + $0.30 per transaction for eligible charities only
Unlimited support with a team of nonprofit experts
  • Automated support
  • Not tailored to the needs of nonprofits
Automated tax receipts are sent to your donors right away
Clerical work is required to generate tax receipts
  • All-time transaction and tax receipts
  • Contact information
  • Add tags, notes, and comments to your donors' profiles
  • Communicate with the right donors at the right time
Access to transaction history only
  • Entirely customizable donation forms
  • Add questions for your donors
  • Add your brand assets
  • Customize donation amounts and specify what they will be used for
  • Donation amounts
  • Add your brand assets
  • Donation campaigns
  • Ticketing/event fundraising
  • Memberships
  • Peer-to-peer campaigns
  • ... and more!
Focused on donations
0% transaction fees
0% platform fees
0% monthly fees
Learn how >
2.2% + $0.30 per transaction for eligible charities only

Calculate how much you can save with Zeffy

$10,000
will be deposited into your bank account
On PayPal,
$9,780 or less
will be deposited into your bank account
Every other fundraising platform charges 3%-10% in platform and credit card fees. Zeffy covers these fees for your nonprofit.
$20,000
will be deposited into your bank account
On PayPal,
$19,560 or less
will be deposited into your bank account
Every other fundraising platform charges 3%-10% in platform and credit card fees. Zeffy covers these fees for your nonprofit.
$50,000
will be deposited into your bank account
On PayPal,
$48,900 or less
will be deposited into your bank account
Every other fundraising platform charges 3%-10% in platform and credit card fees. Zeffy covers these fees for your nonprofit.
$100,000
will be deposited into your bank account
On PayPal,
$97,800 or less
will be deposited into your bank account
Every other fundraising platform charges 3%-10% in platform and credit card fees. Zeffy covers these fees for your nonprofit.
Switched from PayPal to Zeffy
"The ability to automate tax receipts was a huge plus and saved us a lot of manual work. The platform also provides great reports and exporting options. The money we saved on transaction fees are so worth the switch."
- Chad Polito, Boys and Girls Club of Dawson