Limelight Events VS Swell Fundraising
Limelight Events focuses on general event planning while Swell Fundraising offers nonprofit-specific event management with peer-to-peer campaigns and donor tracking. But both charge fees that reduce your fundraising impact. Zeffy gives you complete event management, ticketing, and donation processing with zero fees — so every dollar raised stays with your mission.
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Limelight Events VS Swell Fundraising
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Why choose Zeffy over Limelight Events and Swell Fundraising if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your event revenue
Limelight Events charges $99/month plus card fees, while Swell takes 5% plus fees from every ticket. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or walk actually raises money for your mission.
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Get dedicated nonprofit features, not generic event tools
Limelight focuses on corporate events, and Swell lacks key nonprofit tools like memberships and online stores. Zeffy builds everything nonprofits need in one place.
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Access real support when you need it most
Limelight and Swell offer basic business hours support with varying response times. Zeffy provides unlimited email support and live chat to help you succeed.
Frequently asked questions
Why should nonprofits choose Zeffy over event management platforms like Limelight Events or Swell Fundraising?
Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits, not general event planning. You get 100% of your donations with zero platform fees, while Limelight charges $99/month plus card fees and Swell takes 5% of every donation. Donors can leave voluntary contributions to support Zeffy.
How does Zeffy's pricing compare to other event management platforms?
Zeffy is completely free for nonprofits. Limelight Events charges $99 monthly plus processing fees on every ticket, while Swell takes 5% of all funds raised plus card fees. With Zeffy, your organization keeps 100% of donations and ticket sales.
Can Zeffy handle the same fundraising features as specialized event platforms?
Yes, Zeffy offers auctions, raffles, peer-to-peer campaigns, ticketing, and donor management all in one platform. Unlike general event companies like Limelight or fee-based platforms like Swell, everything is designed for nonprofit success without eating into your budget.
How does Zeffy's event management compare to platforms like Limelight Events and Swell Fundraising?
Zeffy combines event ticketing with full fundraising tools at zero cost. While Limelight charges $99/month plus card fees and Swell takes 5% of every donation, Zeffy keeps 100% of your funds. Donors can leave voluntary contributions to support our platform.
Why choose Zeffy over event management platforms that charge monthly fees or platform fees?
Event platforms eat into your budget with monthly fees and transaction costs. Zeffy gives nonprofits everything they need for events and fundraising without any platform fees. Your organization keeps every dollar raised while donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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