Hopin VS Limelight Events
Hopin (now RingCentral Events) and Limelight Events help you plan professional events, 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 raised stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Hopin VS Limelight Events
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Hopin and Limelight Events if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your event proceeds
Hopin and Limelight Events charge monthly fees plus processing costs. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or fundraising event actually raises money for your mission.
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Run complete fundraising campaigns, not just events
Hopin and Limelight Events handle event registration but lack donation tools, auction features, and donor management. Zeffy combines event ticketing with complete fundraising capabilities.
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Get real support from people who understand nonprofits
Hopin and Limelight Events offer corporate-focused support during business hours. Zeffy provides unlimited support from nonprofit experts who understand your unique challenges.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Zeffy over event management platforms like Hopin and Limelight Events?
Event platforms charge monthly fees plus processing costs, eating into your budget. Zeffy gives you everything you need for free - ticketing, donations, auctions, and peer-to-peer fundraising. Donors can leave voluntary contributions to support our platform.
Can Zeffy handle both events and ongoing fundraising unlike traditional event platforms?
Yes. While event platforms only manage registrations, Zeffy combines event ticketing with donation tools, membership management, and donor CRM. Run your gala and collect year-round donations in one place, without juggling multiple expensive platforms.
How does Zeffy's pricing compare to event management platforms for nonprofits?
Event platforms charge $99+ monthly plus card processing fees on every ticket. That's hundreds in costs before your first attendee. Zeffy is completely free - no monthly fees, no processing charges, no hidden costs. Keep 100% of what you raise.
How does Zeffy's event management compare to platforms like Hopin and Limelight Events?
Event platforms focus only on registration and charge monthly fees plus processing costs. Zeffy combines event ticketing with auctions, donations, and donor management - all completely free. Run your gala and manage donors year-round without platform fees.
Why do nonprofits choose Zeffy over traditional event management platforms?
Traditional event platforms charge $99+ monthly plus card fees, eating into your budget before you raise a dollar. Zeffy gives you everything free - ticketing, auctions, donations, and CRM. Keep 100% of what you raise for your mission.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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