Limelight Events VS Mixily
Limelight Events and Mixily help you manage events, but they charge fees that reduce what you raise for your cause. Zeffy gives you event ticketing, donation forms, and donor management — all with zero fees so every dollar from your fundraiser stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Limelight Events VS Mixily
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Limelight Events and Mixily if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your event proceeds
Limelight Events and Mixily charge monthly fees plus processing costs on every ticket sold. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or community event actually raises money for your mission.
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Get all fundraising tools in one place
Limelight Events and Mixily focus on basic event hosting but lack auction, raffle, and donation tools. Zeffy combines ticketing with full fundraising capabilities in one platform.
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Access real support when you need it
Limelight Events and Mixily offer limited business-hours support with response delays. Zeffy provides unlimited support with real humans who understand nonprofit fundraising.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Zeffy over event management platforms like Limelight Events and Mixily?
Event management platforms charge monthly fees plus processing costs that eat into your fundraising. Zeffy gives you everything you need for free - ticketing, donations, and event management - so 100% of what supporters give goes directly to your cause.
Can Zeffy handle both event ticketing and ongoing fundraising campaigns?
Yes. Unlike platforms that focus only on events, Zeffy combines ticketing with donation forms, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management. Run your gala and year-round giving campaigns from one platform without paying multiple subscription fees.
How does Zeffy's pricing compare to event management platforms?
Event platforms typically charge $99+ monthly plus card processing fees. Zeffy is completely free - no monthly fees, no processing charges. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform, but your organization keeps everything raised.
How does Zeffy's event management compare to platforms like Limelight Events and Mixily?
Event platforms charge monthly fees plus processing costs that reduce your fundraising impact. Zeffy gives you complete event management for free - ticketing, registration, and payment processing - so every dollar raised goes to your mission.
Can Zeffy replace multiple event management tools for our nonprofit?
Yes. While other platforms focus only on events, Zeffy combines ticketing with auctions, raffles, and donor management. Run your gala and manage ongoing campaigns from one free platform instead of paying for multiple tools.
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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