Hopin VS Zkipster
Hopin (now RingCentral Events) and Zkipster help you manage events, but they charge fees that add up quickly for fundraising galas and donor events. Zeffy gives you event ticketing, guest management, and donation tools — 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 Zkipster if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your event proceeds
Hopin and Zkipster charge monthly fees plus transaction costs. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or community event actually raises money for your mission.
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Get all your fundraising tools in one place
Hopin and Zkipster handle events but lack donation tools, auctions, and donor management. Zeffy gives you ticketing, donations, raffles, and CRM in one platform.
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Access real support when you need it
Hopin and Zkipster limit support by plan tier and business hours. Zeffy offers unlimited support to every nonprofit, with real humans who understand your work.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Zeffy over Hopin for nonprofit events?
Zeffy offers complete fundraising tools with zero fees, while Hopin charges 2.5% + $0.30 per ticket plus monthly costs. You get donations, ticketing, and donor management in one platform instead of juggling multiple expensive tools.
How does Zeffy compare to Zkipster for nonprofit fundraising?
Zkipster costs $475/month and only handles guest lists without fundraising features. Zeffy gives you auctions, donations, peer-to-peer campaigns, and ticketing at zero cost, so you keep 100% of what you raise.
Can Zeffy replace multiple event management tools?
Yes. While competitors like Hopin and Zkipster require separate donation software, CRM tools, and auction platforms, Zeffy combines everything nonprofits need for successful fundraising events in one free platform.
Why is Zeffy better than event platforms like Hopin for nonprofit fundraising?
Event platforms like Hopin charge 2.5% + $0.30 per ticket plus monthly fees, but only handle registration. Zeffy gives you ticketing, donations, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns with zero fees, so you keep every dollar raised.
How does Zeffy save nonprofits money compared to Zkipster and similar event tools?
Zkipster costs $475/month just for guest lists and check-in, with no fundraising tools. Zeffy provides complete event fundraising capabilities at zero cost, saving you thousands annually while raising more for your mission.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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.
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.
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