Keela VS Virtuous
Keela and Virtuous offer donor management tools, but both charge monthly fees that add up over time. Zeffy gives you donor tracking, automated thank-you emails, and donation forms — all with zero fees so you can invest every dollar in your mission instead of software costs.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over Keela and Virtuous if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of donations while Keela and Virtuous charge monthly fees plus transaction costs
Keela and Virtuous charge monthly subscription fees plus 2.9% transaction costs that reduce your impact. Zeffy charges zero fees, with donors having the option to leave a voluntary contribution.
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Run complete fundraising campaigns while Keela and Virtuous require multiple platforms
Keela and Virtuous focus on donor management but lack auction, raffle, and ticketing tools. Zeffy provides everything you need for events, campaigns, and ongoing donor stewardship in one place.
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Get unlimited support at no cost while Keela and Virtuous tier their help by plan level
Keela and Virtuous limit support based on your subscription tier. Zeffy provides unlimited phone, chat, and email support to every organization, helping you succeed regardless of your budget.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Zeffy over donor management platforms like Keela and Virtuous?
Zeffy gives you complete fundraising tools at zero cost. While Keela and Virtuous charge monthly fees plus transaction costs that reduce your donations, Zeffy offers donation forms, event ticketing, raffles, and peer-to-peer campaigns with no platform fees.
How does Zeffy's pricing compare to donor management software?
Donor management platforms charge monthly subscriptions plus 2.9% transaction fees on every gift. Zeffy costs nothing - donors simply have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform, keeping 100% of your fundraising revenue.
Can Zeffy handle fundraising events like donor management systems?
Yes, and better. While Keela and Virtuous require separate software for auctions, raffles, and ticketing, Zeffy includes everything in one platform. Run galas, sell raffle tickets, and manage peer-to-peer campaigns without extra costs or integrations.
How does Zeffy's donor management compare to Keela and Virtuous?
Zeffy tracks donors and manages relationships just like Keela and Virtuous, but without monthly subscriptions or transaction fees. You get contact management, giving history, and automated thank-you emails at zero cost.
Why pay monthly fees when you can get donor management for free?
Keela and Virtuous charge monthly fees plus 2.9% on every donation, reducing your impact. Zeffy gives you donor tracking, automated communications, and fundraising tools for free - donors can leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
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.
Masey, Loose Ends.
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