Charidy Fees and Features: How It Compares to Year-Round Fundraising
Charidy takes 2.9% + card fees on campaigns only. Zeffy adds ticketing, memberships, and a full donor CRM for $0.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Raise funds year-round, not just during campaigns
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Raise funds year-round, not just during campaigns
Charidy's built for big crowdfunding pushes. Zeffy gives you donations, ticketing, memberships, and a donor CRM that work every single day.
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Keep more of what you raise, without the campaign clock
Charidy takes 2.9% plus processing fees on every successful campaign. Zeffy is 100% free, so donors choose what to contribute and you keep everything.
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Get started in minutes, not months
Charidy's crowdfunding model requires campaign planning, matching donors, and complex setup. Zeffy works right away, so you can start fundraising today.
Frequently asked questions
Can I track donors and send receipts outside of campaigns?
Yes. Charidy tracks donors during campaigns only. Zeffy includes a full donor CRM, so you can manage contacts, track giving history, and send tax receipts anytime.
Does Zeffy charge platform fees like Charidy?
No. Charidy charges 2.9% plus processing fees on successful campaigns. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
Can I accept donations outside of campaign periods?
Yes. Charidy is built for time-limited crowdfunding campaigns. Zeffy lets you accept donations, sell tickets, manage memberships, and run auctions anytime, so you can fundraise year-round.
Do I need matching donors to start fundraising?
No. Charidy's model requires securing matching donors before launching campaigns. Zeffy works right away, so you can start accepting donations today without complex campaign planning.
What features does Charidy's crowdfunding platform include?
Charidy focuses on time-limited crowdfunding campaigns with matching donor coordination and campaign-day tracking. Zeffy offers year-round tools including donations, ticketing, memberships, auctions, and a full donor CRM—all included free.
Is Zeffy a good alternative to Charidy for small nonprofits?
Yes. Unlike Charidy, which is designed for large coordinated campaigns, Zeffy lets you start fundraising immediately with no matching donors required and no platform fees.
How long does it take to set up Zeffy compared to Charidy?
Zeffy is ready to use right away—no campaign planning or matching donor commitments needed. Charidy typically requires advance preparation and donor coordination before launching.
Can I sell event tickets and manage memberships with Charidy?
Charidy is built specifically for crowdfunding campaigns. Zeffy includes ticketing, memberships, auctions, and donation forms in one platform, so you can handle all your fundraising without extra tools.
How much would I save switching from Charidy to Zeffy?
Charidy charges 2.9% plus processing fees on every successful campaign. With Zeffy, you keep 100% of what you raise—no platform, transaction, or credit card fees.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
Zeffy was built for nonprofits like yours
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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