Hopin VS Swell Fundraising
Hopin and Swell Fundraising help you run events, but they charge fees that cut into your fundraising totals. 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 Swell Fundraising
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Why choose Zeffy over Hopin and Swell Fundraising if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your event proceeds
Hopin charges $99+ monthly plus 2.5% per ticket, while Swell takes 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or walk-a-thon actually raises money for your mission.
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Get all the fundraising tools you need in one place
Hopin only handles event hosting, and Swell lacks auctions and raffles. Zeffy combines ticketing, auctions, raffles, donations, and peer-to-peer fundraising in one platform.
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Build lasting donor relationships beyond your events
Hopin offers basic attendee tracking, and Swell focuses on campaigns. Zeffy includes donor management, email templates, and follow-up tools to turn event attendees into recurring supporters.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy's event management compare to dedicated event platforms?
Event platforms like Hopin and Swell focus only on events, charging fees on every ticket sold. Zeffy handles events plus your entire fundraising operation with zero fees. Run galas, manage donors, and launch campaigns all in one place.
What happens to my donor data when I use event platforms vs Zeffy?
Event platforms treat attendees as temporary contacts, not long-term supporters. Zeffy builds lasting donor relationships by connecting event attendees to your broader fundraising efforts, helping turn one-time guests into recurring supporters.
Why choose Zeffy over event management platforms like Hopin or Swell?
Event platforms charge fees on every ticket and donation, eating into your budget. Zeffy offers complete fundraising tools with zero fees, so 100% of donations reach your cause. Plus, you get donor management, peer-to-peer campaigns, and auctions all in one place.
Can Zeffy handle both events and ongoing fundraising needs?
Yes. While event platforms only manage events, Zeffy covers your entire fundraising lifecycle. Run ticketed events, accept donations, manage memberships, and launch peer-to-peer campaigns without switching between multiple tools or paying platform fees.
How does Zeffy's pricing compare to event management platforms?
Event platforms charge monthly fees plus processing fees on every transaction. Hopin starts at $99/month, while Swell charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. Zeffy is completely free with donors having the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
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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.
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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.
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