Swell Fundraising VS Zoho Backstage
Swell Fundraising and Zoho Backstage help you manage events, but they charge fees that reduce what you raise for your mission. Zeffy gives you event ticketing, donation forms, and donor management — all with zero fees so every dollar stays with your cause.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Swell Fundraising VS Zoho Backstage
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Why choose Zeffy over Swell Fundraising and Zoho Backstage if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your event proceeds
Swell charges 5% platform fees plus card fees, while Zoho Backstage adds monthly costs on top of transaction fees. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or walk-a-thon actually raises money for your mission.
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Get real fundraising tools, not just event logistics
Swell and Zoho Backstage focus on corporate event management without auctions, raffles, or peer-to-peer fundraising. Zeffy includes donation forms, recurring giving, and donor stewardship tools that turn events into lasting relationships.
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Access support that understands nonprofit needs
Swell and Zoho Backstage offer standard business hours support for general event questions. Zeffy provides unlimited support from a team that understands nonprofit fundraising challenges and donor engagement strategies.
Frequently asked questions
Why should nonprofits choose Zeffy over Swell Fundraising for events?
Zeffy charges zero platform fees, while Swell takes 5% plus card fees from every ticket sale. For a $50 ticket, you keep the full amount with Zeffy versus losing $4+ to Swell's fees. More money stays with your mission.
How does Zeffy compare to Zoho Backstage for nonprofit fundraising events?
Zeffy offers built-in donation forms, peer-to-peer fundraising, and auction tools designed for nonprofits. Zoho Backstage lacks these fundraising features and charges monthly fees plus transaction costs.
Can Zeffy handle both ticketing and donations better than event management platforms?
Yes. Zeffy combines event ticketing with donation collection, membership management, and online stores in one platform. Unlike Swell or Zoho, you don't need separate tools or pay multiple fees.
What makes Zeffy different from event management platforms like Swell and Zoho?
Zeffy charges zero platform fees and builds tools specifically for nonprofits. Event platforms like Swell charge 5% plus card fees, while Zoho charges monthly fees. You keep 100% of donations with Zeffy.
Why do nonprofits switch from Swell Fundraising to Zeffy?
Swell takes 5% plus card fees from every ticket sale, costing nonprofits thousands annually. Zeffy offers the same ticketing features with zero platform fees, plus built-in donation tools Swell lacks.
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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