SchoolAuction.net and Silent Auction Pro help you run auction events, but they charge fees that reduce what you raise for your cause. Zeffy gives you auction tools plus donation forms, event ticketing, and donor management — all with zero fees so every dollar stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits


School Auction.net VS Silent Auction Pro


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SchoolAuction.net takes 3% plus card fees, and Silent Auction Pro charges annual fees plus 2% plus card fees. Zeffy charges zero fees, so every winning bid goes directly to your cause.
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SchoolAuction.net and Silent Auction Pro only handle auctions. Zeffy includes auctions, raffles, donations, ticketing, and peer-to-peer campaigns in one platform.
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SchoolAuction.net and Silent Auction Pro limit support to business hours only. Zeffy offers unlimited email support and live chat whenever you need help.
Zeffy offers everything you need for fundraising without the hefty fees. While auction platforms charge 2-3% plus card fees, Zeffy is completely free. You get auctions, donations, ticketing, and more in one platform.
Yes! Unlike auction-only platforms, Zeffy supports your entire fundraising strategy. Run auctions, sell event tickets, collect donations, and manage memberships all in one place without switching between tools.
You'll keep 100% of what you raise. If you typically raise $10,000 through auctions, you'd pay $500+ in fees with other platforms. With Zeffy, that money stays with your cause where it belongs.
SchoolAuction.net charges 3% on winning bids plus card fees, while Silent Auction Pro requires annual fees plus 2% plus card fees. Zeffy is completely free - no platform fees, no percentage cuts, no hidden costs.
Zeffy provides unlimited support via email, phone, and live chat whenever you need help. Unlike auction platforms that limit support to business hours, we're here for all your fundraising needs.
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.
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.

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.
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.


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.
Centralize supporter relationships, automate thank-you messages, and preserve institutional knowledge when board members rotate out.

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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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