Brushfire Charges $1.50+ Per Ticket. Zeffy Charges Nothing.
Compare Brushfire's $1.50 + 1% + 2.9% processing fees against Zeffy's zero-fee ticketing for nonprofits.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Zeffy VS Brushfire
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Run your gala and your year-round fundraising in one place
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Run your gala and your year-round fundraising in one place
Brushfire handles events well, but you'll need separate tools for donations, raffles, and donor follow-up. Zeffy gives you ticketing plus everything else you need to fundraise.
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Keep more of every ticket sold, with zero platform fees
Brushfire charges per ticket on top of processing fees. With Zeffy, donors cover fees if they choose, so you keep 100% of ticket revenue without adding costs to your budget.
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Get started in minutes, not months
Brushfire is built for large event teams with time to train. Zeffy is designed for small nonprofits who need to launch fast, with no setup fees or learning curve.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy charge per ticket like Brushfire does?
No. Zeffy has zero platform fees, so there's no per-ticket charge. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to cover payment processing, which means you keep 100% of ticket revenue.
Can I use Zeffy for both event ticketing and year-round donations?
Yes. Zeffy includes ticketing, donation forms, raffles, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management in one platform. You won't need separate tools or subscriptions to run your fundraising.
How quickly can I set up my first event on Zeffy?
Most nonprofits launch their first event in under an hour. Zeffy is designed for small teams with no training required, so you can create ticket pages, collect payments, and start selling right away.
What payment options can donors use to buy tickets on Zeffy?
Donors can pay with all major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH bank transfers. ACH is especially helpful for larger ticket purchases or sponsorships since it avoids card limits.
What are Zeffy's fees for nonprofits in 2026?
Zeffy charges zero fees to nonprofits — no platform fees, no transaction fees, and no credit card fees. Donors can leave an optional tip to support the platform, but nonprofits always keep 100% of what they raise.
How much does Brushfire charge per ticket compared to Zeffy?
Brushfire charges $1.50 + 1% per ticket, plus credit card processing fees (2.9% + $0.30) and a $0.99 platform fee per paid ticket. Zeffy has no per-ticket charges and covers all processing fees, so you keep every dollar.
Is Zeffy a good ticketing option for small sports events?
Yes. Zeffy is built for small nonprofits like youth sports leagues. You can create event pages, sell tickets, and manage registrations with zero fees — no matter how small the event.
Does Brushfire support ACH bank transfers?
No, Brushfire does not support ACH payments. Zeffy does, which is helpful for larger ticket purchases or sponsorships where donors want to avoid credit card limits.
Are there any hidden fees with Zeffy?
No. Zeffy has no hidden fees, no monthly subscriptions, and no surprise charges. The platform is funded by optional donor tips, so nonprofits never pay anything.
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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