Hopin VS Patron Manager
Hopin and PatronManager help you run events, but they charge monthly fees plus transaction costs that add up fast. Zeffy gives you event ticketing, donation forms, and donor management with zero fees — so every dollar from your fundraising events stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Hopin VS Patron Manager
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Hopin and PatronManager if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your event proceeds
Hopin charges $49+ monthly plus 2.5% per ticket, while PatronManager takes $1 + 2% + card fees. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or concert raises money for your mission.
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Get all fundraising tools in one place
Hopin lacks auctions and raffles, PatronManager has no peer-to-peer or online store. Zeffy gives you ticketing, auctions, donations, and more without juggling multiple platforms.
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Build lasting donor relationships
Hopin focuses on attendees, not donors, while PatronManager limits communication tools. Zeffy tracks donor history and automates follow-ups to strengthen relationships.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Zeffy over event platforms like Hopin and PatronManager?
Event platforms charge monthly fees before you raise a dollar, plus transaction fees on every ticket. Zeffy gives you ticketing, donations, and donor management with zero fees, so 100% of funds go to your mission.
Can Zeffy handle both events and ongoing fundraising unlike other platforms?
Yes. While event platforms focus only on ticket sales, Zeffy combines event ticketing with peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions, raffles, and donor management in one platform. No need for multiple tools.
How does Zeffy's pricing compare to event management platforms?
Event platforms charge $49+ monthly fees plus 2-3% per transaction. Zeffy is completely free with optional donor contributions covering costs. You keep every dollar raised for your cause.
How does Zeffy's event ticketing compare to specialized event platforms?
Event platforms like Hopin and PatronManager charge monthly fees plus transaction costs before you sell a single ticket. Zeffy offers full event ticketing with zero fees, keeping 100% of ticket sales for your cause.
Why choose an all-in-one platform over separate event and fundraising tools?
Managing events and fundraising separately creates extra work and costs. Zeffy combines ticketing, donations, auctions, and donor management in one free platform, eliminating multiple subscriptions and data silos.
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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