Evently VS Swell Fundraising
Eventeny and Swell Fundraising help you manage events, but they charge fees that reduce your fundraising impact. Zeffy gives you complete event management plus donation forms, ticketing, and donor tracking — all with zero fees so every dollar raised stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Evently VS Swell Fundraising
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Evently and Swell Fundraising if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your event proceeds
Eventeny charges monthly fees plus 3-5% per ticket, while Swell takes 5% platform fees plus card processing. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or walk-a-thon actually raises money for your mission.
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Get complete fundraising tools, not just event basics
Eventeny and Swell focus on event ticketing but lack donation forms, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management. Zeffy gives you everything you need to build lasting donor relationships.
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Access real support when you need it most
Eventeny and Swell offer limited support tiers based on your plan level. Zeffy provides unlimited phone and email support to every organization, because your mission matters regardless of your budget.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Zeffy over Evently for nonprofit events?
Zeffy charges zero fees on all event tickets and donations, while Evently charges monthly fees plus 3-5% per ticket. Your nonprofit keeps 100% of what supporters give, with donors having the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
How does Zeffy compare to Swell Fundraising for event management?
Unlike Swell's 5% platform fee plus card processing fees, Zeffy offers complete event management with zero platform fees. You get ticketing, donations, and registration tools without losing money to processing costs that eat into your fundraising goals.
What makes Zeffy better than other event platforms for small nonprofits?
Zeffy combines full event management with zero-fee fundraising tools like auctions, raffles, and peer-to-peer campaigns. While competitors focus only on ticketing with costly fees, we help you raise more money across all your fundraising activities.
How does Zeffy's pricing compare to Evently and Swell for nonprofit events?
Evently charges monthly fees plus 3-5% per ticket, while Swell takes 5% platform fees plus card processing costs. Zeffy charges zero fees on all tickets and donations, so your nonprofit keeps every dollar raised from your events.
Can Zeffy handle more than just event ticketing for our nonprofit?
Yes, Zeffy goes beyond basic ticketing to include auctions, raffles, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management tools. Unlike Evently and Swell that focus only on event management, we provide complete fundraising solutions without fees.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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Zeffy was built for nonprofits like yours
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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