Anedot Fees Explained: 3.3% + 30¢ Per Gift vs Zeffy's $0
Plus, Anedot is donations-only. Zeffy includes ticketing, auctions, raffles, and stores in one free platform.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Keep 100% of every donation, not 96.7%
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Keep 100% of every donation, not 96.7%
Anedot takes 3.3% + 30¢ per donation. Zeffy is 100% free — so you can put every dollar toward your mission, not platform fees.
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Your donors shouldn't pay for your fundraising tools
Anedot takes 3.3% + 30¢ from every donation. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits, so more of every gift goes directly to your mission.
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Run your whole fundraiser without switching platforms
Anedot handles donations but you'll need separate tools for auctions, raffles, and stores. Zeffy gives you everything in one place, no add-ons required.
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Get started in minutes, not months
Anedot was built for political campaigns, not small nonprofits. Zeffy is designed for real people running real fundraisers, with jargon-free help and setup you can finish today.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for nonprofits?
Yes. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits with no platform fees, monthly charges, or setup costs. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep Zeffy free for organizations like yours.
Can I accept recurring donations without paying monthly platform fees?
Yes. Set up recurring donation plans at no cost to your organization. Anedot charges 3.3% + 30¢ per transaction, which adds up quickly with monthly gifts. Zeffy keeps it free so you keep 100% of every recurring donation.
What fundraising tools does Zeffy include besides donation forms?
Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, raffles, auctions, peer-to-peer campaigns, and an online store in one platform. Anedot focuses on donations only, so you'll need separate tools for events and merchandise sales.
How quickly can I start accepting donations with Zeffy?
Create your first donation form in under 10 minutes. No technical setup, no waiting for approval. Anedot requires more configuration and is built for larger political campaigns, not quick nonprofit launches.
How much does Anedot charge per donation?
Anedot charges 3.3% + $0.30 per credit card donation. On a $100 gift, that's $3.60 in fees. Zeffy charges nothing, so your nonprofit keeps the full $100.
Is Anedot or Zeffy better for small nonprofits?
Zeffy is built for small nonprofits that need an all-in-one platform without fees. Anedot is designed more for political campaigns and larger organizations, and charges per-transaction fees that can add up fast on tight budgets.
Can donors cover the fees on Anedot?
Yes, Anedot lets donors optionally cover processing fees. With Zeffy, there are no fees to cover in the first place, so donors can give without seeing extra charges at checkout.
Does Anedot have event ticketing or auctions?
No. Anedot focuses on donation processing only. If you need event ticketing, raffles, or auctions, you'd need separate tools. Zeffy includes all of these in one free platform.
What's the catch with Zeffy being free?
No catch. Zeffy is funded by optional tips donors can leave at checkout. Tips are never required, and nonprofits always keep 100% of what they raise with zero platform or transaction fees.
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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