Event Gives VS Swell Fundraising
EventGives and Swell Fundraising help you run auctions and events, but they charge fees that reduce what you raise for your cause. Zeffy gives you everything you need for successful fundraising events — ticketing, bidding, donor management, and payment processing — with zero fees so you keep 100% of every donation and ticket sale.
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Event Gives VS Swell Fundraising
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Why choose Zeffy over EventGives and Swell Fundraising if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your event revenue
EventGives takes 4.5% and Swell takes 5% of every ticket sold. 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 in one place
EventGives lacks auctions and stores, while Swell missing memberships and merchandise. Zeffy gives you ticketing, auctions, raffles, and peer-to-peer in one platform.
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Access real support when you need it
EventGives and Swell limit support by plan tier. Zeffy provides unlimited phone, chat, and email support to every organization, no matter your event size.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Zeffy different from other event management platforms like EventGives and Swell?
Zeffy charges zero platform fees on everything - tickets, donations, auctions, and raffles. EventGives takes 4.5% plus card fees, while Swell charges 5% plus card fees on every transaction.
Can Zeffy really handle all my nonprofit's needs without charging platform fees?
Yes, Zeffy offers ticketing, auctions, raffles, peer-to-peer campaigns, memberships, and online stores - all fee-free. Most event platforms focus only on ticketing and charge fees on everything.
Why should I choose Zeffy over EventGives for my nonprofit events?
Zeffy charges zero platform fees, so 100% of your ticket sales and donations reach your cause. EventGives takes 4.5% plus card fees from every transaction, reducing your fundraising revenue.
How does Zeffy compare to Swell Fundraising for event management?
Unlike Swell's 5% platform fee plus card fees, Zeffy keeps all your event revenue intact. You get the same ticketing and donation tools without losing money to platform charges.
Can Zeffy handle all my nonprofit's fundraising needs beyond just events?
Yes, Zeffy offers auctions, raffles, peer-to-peer campaigns, memberships, and online stores - all fee-free. EventGives and Swell focus mainly on events and charge fees on everything.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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.
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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.
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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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