Charity Engine VS Donorperfect
CharityEngine and DonorPerfect help you track donors and manage relationships, but they charge monthly fees that add up quickly. Zeffy gives you donor management, donation forms, event ticketing, and email tools — all with zero fees so every dollar stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Charity Engine VS Donorperfect
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over CharityEngine and Donorperfect if you're a nonprofit
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CharityEngine and DonorPerfect charge monthly fees plus card fees on every gift
Zeffy charges zero fees on donations, memberships, and events so you keep 100% of what supporters give to your mission.
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CharityEngine and DonorPerfect require separate tools for auctions and raffles
Zeffy includes auction bidding, raffle ticket sales, and event ticketing in one platform so you can run complete fundraising campaigns.
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CharityEngine and DonorPerfect offer limited support without dedicated account management
Zeffy provides unlimited support with real people who understand nonprofit fundraising, not tiered support based on what you pay.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Zeffy over CharityEngine or DonorPerfect for donor management?
Zeffy gives you complete donor management without monthly fees or transaction costs. While CharityEngine costs $550/month and DonorPerfect starts at $99/month (both plus card fees), Zeffy lets you keep 100% of donations while tracking supporter relationships, managing campaigns, and growing your donor base.
How does Zeffy's donor tracking compare to traditional CRM systems?
Unlike complex systems that require training and technical setup, Zeffy makes donor management simple for small nonprofit teams. You get donor profiles, giving history, and automated thank-you messages without the steep learning curve or consultant costs that come with CharityEngine or DonorPerfect.
Can Zeffy handle all our fundraising needs beyond just donor management?
Yes, Zeffy includes everything in one platform: donation processing, event ticketing, online stores, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, and auctions. You won't need separate tools or integrations like you would with traditional donor management systems, and everything stays fee-free.
How much money will we save by switching from CharityEngine or DonorPerfect to Zeffy?
CharityEngine costs $550/month plus card fees, while DonorPerfect starts at $99/month plus processing fees. With Zeffy, you pay $0 in monthly fees and $0 in transaction costs. A nonprofit raising $50,000 annually saves $1,200-$6,600 per year that goes directly back to your mission.
Does Zeffy's donor management work for small nonprofits without dedicated IT staff?
Yes, Zeffy is built for small nonprofit teams who wear many hats. You get donor profiles, automated thank-you emails, and giving reports without technical training or setup fees. No consultants needed - just sign up and start tracking your supporters today.
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focus on what matters
Built for small teams with big missions.
Zeffy is the fundraising platform that cuts out the fees, clears up your tech mess, and puts your cause first — so your team, even if you're a small team wearing many hats or a one-person show, can focus on what really matters.
ZERO-FEE
Keep 100% of every dollar.
No platform fees. No processing fees. No catch. We know it sounds too good to be true, but it's not. Every penny goes straight to your mission, while competitors take 2-3% off every donation.
ALL-IN-ONE PLatform
Ditch the tech mess.
Stop bouncing between MailChimp, Eventbrite, and all those spreadsheets. Now you can handle donations, ticket sales, memberships, raffles, and all your donor info in one spot.
plug-and-play
Get going, fast.
Built for teams like yours — whether you're volunteer-led or have limited staff. Set up donation forms, sell tickets, and launch campaigns without needing a tech wizard. It's super easy, and you'll be up and running in minutes.
mobile-first
Fundraise from every device, anywhere.
From QR codes on flyers to Tap-to-Pay on a phone, Zeffy makes it easy to accept donations on the go. Mobile-optimized and offline-ready, so no donor slips through the cracks.
No turnover
Never lose a donor to volunteer transition.
Centralize supporter relationships, automate thank-you messages, and preserve institutional knowledge when board members rotate out.
50,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at $0.
For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.
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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.
Masey, Loose Ends.
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