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 SpotFund for your nonprofit.

Did you know there’s a zero-fee alternative to SpotFund out there? See why Nonprofits chose Zeffy over SpotFund 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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2.9% + $0.30 per transaction for credit card payments 3.9% + $0.30 per transaction for international payments

Platform
fees
No platform fees. Ever. Learn how and why we are 100% free and always will be.
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No platform fees
Monthly fees
No monthly fees. Zeffy is 100% free and always will be
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Value for
money
4.9/5
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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)
  • Donor Management (Paid)
  • Other features - Not specified
In person
payments
  • No card reader required - Only your iPhone!
  • Accepts all payment types.
  • Always 100% free.

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Ease of use
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Support & Webinar
Training &
Support
  • Unlimited customer support
  • Live chat support
  • Email support
  • Help center
  • Weekly office hours
  • Punctual fundraising webinars
  • 100% Free.
  • Email Support
  • SMS Support
Quality of
support
4.9/5
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Likelihood to
recommend
98.9% of Zeffy's customers would recommend it to other nonprofits
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Fees
0% processing fees

0% platform fees

0% monthly fees
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Processing Fees

2.9% + $0.30 per transaction for credit card payments

3.9% + $0.30 per transaction for international payments

Calculate how much you can save with Zeffy

$10,000
will be deposited into your bank account
On
Zeffy vs. SpotFund
$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. SpotFund
$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. SpotFund
$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. SpotFund
$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
About SpotFund: "I was surprised and disappointed when I saw the credit card service fee at the time of payout. One of the reasons I’d chosen SpotFund was that they didn’t charge a fee the way other fundraising platforms do."
- Evelyn Cummo experience with SpotFund