Stratus Live VS Sumac
StratusLive and Sumac help you track donors and manage relationships, but they charge monthly fees that add up over time. Zeffy gives you donor management, donation forms, event ticketing, and email tools — all with zero fees so you keep 100% of every donation for your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over StratusLive and Sumac if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your donations while managing donors better than StratusLive or Sumac
StratusLive charges $99/month plus card fees, while Sumac adds monthly costs on top of processing fees. Zeffy charges zero fees, so every dollar donated goes to your mission.
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Run all your fundraising campaigns without the monthly fees that StratusLive and Sumac charge
StratusLive and Sumac focus only on donor management, requiring separate tools for auctions, raffles, and ticketing. Zeffy includes everything in one platform.
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Get complete fundraising tools that StratusLive and Sumac can't match
StratusLive and Sumac lack built-in payment processing and require third-party integrations. Zeffy handles all payments seamlessly with no transaction fees.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Zeffy over StratusLive or Sumac for donor management?
Zeffy offers 100% free donor management with no monthly fees or transaction costs. While StratusLive charges $99/month plus card fees and Sumac adds monthly fees on top of processing costs, Zeffy lets you keep every dollar donated while managing your donor relationships effectively.
How does Zeffy's donor tracking compare to traditional CRM solutions?
Zeffy combines donor management with payment processing at zero cost. Unlike StratusLive or Sumac that require separate payment integrations and charge fees, Zeffy tracks donations, manages donor data, and processes payments in one platform without eating into your fundraising revenue.
Can Zeffy handle the same donor management features as paid platforms?
Yes, Zeffy provides donor profiles, gift tracking, and communication tools just like paid platforms. The difference is you get these features without monthly subscriptions or transaction fees that can cost hundreds per month, letting you invest more in your mission instead.
How does Zeffy's donor management save money compared to StratusLive and Sumac?
StratusLive costs $99/month plus card fees, while Sumac charges monthly fees on top of processing costs. Zeffy gives you complete donor management at zero cost. You get donor profiles, gift tracking, and communication tools without monthly subscriptions eating into your budget.
Does Zeffy offer the same donor tracking features without the monthly fees?
Yes, Zeffy provides donor profiles, donation history, and automated receipts just like paid platforms. The key difference is donors can leave a voluntary contribution to support Zeffy, so you avoid the guaranteed monthly fees that cost nonprofits hundreds annually.
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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