Airtable Requires Custom Builds. Zeffy Works Out of the Box.
Airtable costs $144+/yr per user and still needs third-party tools to accept donations.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
You need fundraising software, not a database project
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You need fundraising software, not a database project
Airtable makes you build what Zeffy gives you ready to use — donation forms, donor tracking, and email tools that work together from day one
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Built for fundraising, not custom builds
Airtable requires integrations, custom workflows, and technical setup just to accept a donation. Zeffy gives you donation forms, ticketing, CRM, and email tools that work together from day one.
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Your team shouldn't need a database degree
Airtable charges $12/user/month and still requires you to connect payment processors, build donor databases from scratch, and manage multiple tools. Zeffy is 100% free and built for nonprofits who need to fundraise, not troubleshoot.
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Get started in minutes, not months
Airtable requires technical setup, custom builds, and third-party integrations before you can accept your first donation. Zeffy works out of the box — no setup fees, no learning curve, just fundraising tools ready when you are.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zeffy really 100% free for nonprofits?
Yes. Zeffy is completely free with zero platform fees, monthly charges, or transaction costs. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform, so your nonprofit keeps 100% of every donation.
Can I accept donations without connecting third-party payment tools?
Yes. Zeffy includes built-in payment processing for credit cards, ACH, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. You can start accepting donations immediately without connecting Stripe, building integrations, or managing multiple tools.
Do I need technical skills to set up donor tracking in Zeffy?
No. Zeffy's donor CRM works out of the box with nonprofit-specific fields, automated receipts, and donor history tracking already set up. You can start managing relationships on day one without building databases or learning complex software.
Does Zeffy include email tools or do I need to connect another platform?
Zeffy includes built-in email tools so you can send campaigns, receipts, and updates directly from your CRM. No need to connect Mailchimp, manage integrations, or export contact lists between platforms.
Does Airtable offer a nonprofit discount in 2026?
Airtable offers some nonprofit discounts, but you'll still pay $12-20+ per user per month plus transaction fees from third-party payment processors. Zeffy is 100% free with no monthly fees or processing costs.
How much does Airtable cost for nonprofit CRM and events?
Airtable starts at $12-20+ per user monthly, and you'll need to add third-party tools for payment processing, which typically charge 2-3% per transaction. Zeffy includes CRM, events, and payment processing with zero fees.
Can I use Airtable for nonprofit fundraising and email campaigns?
Airtable requires you to build custom databases and connect separate tools for donations and email. Zeffy gives you ready-made donation forms, a built-in CRM, and email tools in one platform—no technical setup needed.
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.
100,000+ 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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SUCCESS STORIES
Zero-fee fundraising in action — nonprofit stories worth sharing.
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