DonorSearch and Zoho CRM help you track donors and manage relationships, but they charge monthly fees that add up fast. Zeffy gives you donor management, donation forms, email tools, and event ticketing — all with zero fees so every dollar stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Donor Search VS Zoho CRM
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DonorSearch and Zoho CRM charge monthly fees plus transaction costs. Zeffy charges zero fees, so every dollar donated goes directly to your mission.
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DonorSearch only does research while Zoho CRM needs custom setup. Zeffy gives you donation forms, payment processing, and donor tracking ready to use.
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DonorSearch requires custom pricing and Zoho CRM costs $20+ per user monthly. Zeffy is completely free with donors having the option to leave a voluntary contribution.
DonorSearch focuses on prospect research but can't process donations or manage your fundraising campaigns. Zeffy gives you complete donor management with zero-fee donation processing, automated receipts, and built-in communication tools - all in one platform.
Zoho CRM requires custom setup and third-party integrations to handle donations, costing $20+ per user monthly. Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits with donation forms, payment processing, and donor tracking at zero cost to your organization.
Yes. While DonorSearch only researches prospects and requires separate payment tools, Zeffy combines donor management, online donation forms, event ticketing, and payment processing in one zero-fee platform designed for small nonprofits.
DonorSearch only researches potential donors but can't collect donations or manage campaigns. Zeffy handles your complete donor journey with zero-fee donation processing, automated receipts, and donor communication tools built for nonprofits.
Zoho CRM costs $20+ per user monthly and requires complex setup for nonprofit needs. Zeffy is purpose-built for small nonprofits with donation forms, payment processing, and donor tracking at zero cost to your organization.
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.
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.

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.
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.


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.
Centralize supporter relationships, automate thank-you messages, and preserve institutional knowledge when board members rotate out.

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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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