Hopin VS Whova
Hopin and Whova help you run events, but they charge fees that cut into your fundraising budget. 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
Why choose Zeffy over Hopin and Whova if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your event proceeds
Hopin and Whova charge fees on every ticket sold. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or community event actually raises money for your mission instead of paying platform costs.
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Run complete fundraising events, not just registration
Hopin and Whova handle registration but can't process donations, run auctions, or manage raffles. Zeffy gives you everything you need to fundraise at events without juggling multiple tools.
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Get real support when you need it most
Hopin and Whova offer limited support based on your plan tier. Zeffy provides unlimited support to every nonprofit, because we know you're often working alone and need real help when events go live.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy's event fundraising compare to Hopin and Whova for nonprofits?
Zeffy combines event ticketing with donation processing, auctions, and raffles in one zero-fee platform. Hopin and Whova charge processing fees and lack fundraising tools, forcing you to use multiple platforms and pay extra costs for basic nonprofit needs.
Why do nonprofits choose Zeffy over traditional event management platforms?
Traditional event platforms like Hopin and Whova were built for corporate events, not nonprofit fundraising. Zeffy offers zero fees, built-in donation tools, and features designed specifically for organizations raising funds to support their mission.
Why choose Zeffy over event platforms like Hopin and Whova for nonprofit fundraising?
Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits, offering zero-fee donations, ticketing, auctions, and raffles all in one platform. Unlike Hopin and Whova, which charge processing fees and focus on corporate events, Zeffy keeps 100% of your funds while providing complete fundraising tools your organization actually needs.
Can Hopin and Whova handle our nonprofit's fundraising needs during events?
No. Both platforms lack essential nonprofit features like donation processing, auction management, and peer-to-peer fundraising. You'd need multiple separate tools and pay extra fees. Zeffy provides all these fundraising capabilities in one zero-fee platform designed for nonprofit success.
How much money will we save using Zeffy instead of event management platforms?
Significant savings. Whova charges 3% plus $0.99 per ticket, while Hopin requires monthly fees plus add-on costs. With Zeffy's zero-fee model, a $10,000 fundraising event keeps all funds instead of losing $300+ to processing fees. Donors can leave voluntary contributions to support our platform.
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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