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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A zero-fee, 100% free alternative to CheddarUp for your nonprofit.

Did you know there’s a zero-fee alternative to CheddarUp out there? See why Nonprofits chose Zeffy over CheddarUp for our zero-fee policy, the simplicity of our platform, and the quality of our customer support.

Pricing
Processing
fees
No processing fees.We cover 100% of the fees (even credit card transaction fees)
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Credit Cards:

  • Free plan: 3.95% + $0.95 per transaction
  • Pro Plan: 3.59% + $0.59 per transaction

Team Plan: 3.59% + $0.59 per transaction eChecks (can only be accepted with the paid plans):

  • Pro Plan: 0.75% (minimum $1)
  • Team Plan: $0.59
Platform
fees
No platform fees. Ever. Learn how and why we are 100% free and always will be.
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Pro: $15/month ($120 when paid annually) Team: $36/month ($360 when paid annually)
Monthly fees
No monthly fees. Zeffy is 100% free and always will be
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Value for
money
4.9/5
4.9/5
Software Capabilities
Features
  • Donation forms (Free!)
  • In-person donations (Free!)
  • Peer-to-peer campaigns (Free!)
  • Event ticketing (Free!)
  • Online auctions (Free!)
  • Memberships (Free!)
  • Donor management (Free!)
  • Online raffles (Free!)
  • eCommerce/online store (Free!)
  • Integrations via Zapier (Free!)
  • Donation Forms (Paid)
  • Event ticketing (Paid) + Only available in the Team plan
  • Integrations (Paid)Payment Processing (Paid)Ecommerce/Online Store (Paid)
  • In-person donations (Paid)
  • Event Management (Paid)

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In person
payments
  • No card reader required - Only your iPhone!
  • Accepts all payment types.
  • Always 100% free.
  • Uses Bluetooth card reader ($79) or Tap on Mobile
  • An optional dock for the card reader is available for $19
Ease of use
4.8/5
Support & Webinar
Training &
Support
  • Unlimited customer support
  • Live chat support
  • Email support
  • Help center
  • Weekly office hours
  • Punctual fundraising webinars
  • 100% Free.
  • Live Chat Support (9-5 GMT)
  • Email Support
  • Webinars
  • Learning Sessions
  • User Guides

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Quality of
support
4.9/5
4.9/5
Likelihood to
recommend
98.9% of Zeffy's customers would recommend it to other nonprofits
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Fees
0% processing fees
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0% platform fees
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0% monthly fees
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Processing Fees

Credit Cards:

Free plan: 3.95% + $0.95 per transaction

Pro Plan: 3.59% + $0.59 per transaction

Team Plan: 3.59% + $0.59 per transaction

eChecks:

Pro Plan: 0.75%

Team Plan: $0.59
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Platform Fees

From $15/month ($120 when paid annually) up to $36/month ($360 when paid annually).

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Calculate how much you can save with Zeffy

If you fundraise
$10,000
$20,000
$50,000
$100,000
$10,000
will be deposited into your bank account
On
Zeffy vs. CheddarUp
$9,710 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
Zeffy vs. CheddarUp
$19,420 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
Zeffy vs. CheddarUp
$48,550 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
Zeffy vs. CheddarUp
$97,100 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.
What makes Zeffy better for fundraisers like you
"It really has been so amazing. I am new to our school's PTA and I took on the task of setting up a new payment platform for our fundraising because the one we used in the past had very high fees. I feel so happy I stumbled across Zeffy because they helped make what I thought would be a confusing and difficult task into something so easy and really beneficial to our school."
- Jennifer T switching from Cheddar Up

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