Event Create VS Hopin
EventCreate and Hopin help you create event websites and manage registrations, but they charge fees that reduce your fundraising impact. Zeffy gives you event ticketing, donation forms, and donor management — all with zero fees so every dollar from your gala, auction, or fundraiser stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over EventCreate and Hopin if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your event proceeds
EventCreate and Hopin charge monthly fees plus transaction costs. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or virtual event actually raises money for your mission.
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Get all fundraising tools in one place
EventCreate lacks donations and auctions, while Hopin needs separate tools for fundraising. Zeffy includes ticketing, donations, auctions, and raffles in one platform.
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Access real support when you need it
EventCreate limits support by plan tier, and Hopin offers tiered support levels. Zeffy provides unlimited support to every nonprofit, no matter your event size.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Zeffy over EventCreate for nonprofit events?
EventCreate charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction plus monthly fees, eating into your event budget. Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees, so every dollar raised goes directly to your cause. Plus, you get built-in donation tools and fundraising features that EventCreate lacks.
How does Zeffy compare to Hopin for nonprofit fundraising events?
Hopin focuses on virtual event hosting but lacks donation processing, auction tools, and peer-to-peer fundraising. You'd need multiple platforms and integrations. Zeffy combines event management with comprehensive fundraising tools in one free platform, saving you money and complexity.
Can Zeffy handle both events and ongoing donor relationships?
Yes. Unlike EventCreate and Hopin which focus only on events, Zeffy includes donor management, membership tools, newsletters, and online stores. You can manage your entire supporter journey from event registration to ongoing giving, all without platform fees cutting into your budget.
What makes Zeffy different from other event management platforms?
Most event platforms like EventCreate and Hopin charge monthly fees plus transaction costs that drain your budget. Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees, so every dollar raised stays with your cause. Plus, you get fundraising tools these platforms lack.
Can Zeffy replace multiple tools my nonprofit currently uses?
Yes. While EventCreate only handles events and Hopin focuses on virtual hosting, Zeffy combines event management, donation processing, auctions, raffles, membership tools, and online stores in one free platform. No more juggling multiple subscriptions.
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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.
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