DipJar Shut Down — Here's a Free Alternative With More Tools
Zeffy offers tap-to-pay, online donations, ticketing, and donor CRM — no hardware, no monthly fees, no platform fees.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Raise more at events without buying hardware or paying monthly fees
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Raise more at events without buying hardware or paying monthly fees
Zeffy gives you tap-to-pay, online donations, ticketing, and donor management in one place — 100% free, so every dollar goes to your mission.
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You need more than a tap-to-pay device
DipJar only worked at physical locations — no donation forms, no peer-to-peer pages, no way to reach donors between events. Zeffy gives you everything in one place, so you can fundraise year-round without buying hardware or paying monthly fees.
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Your donors give online, not just at events
DipJar charged $80/month plus transaction fees just to collect in-person donations. Zeffy is 100% free for your nonprofit — accept donations online, sell tickets, run campaigns, and manage donors without subscriptions, platform fees, or hardware costs.
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Get started in minutes, not months
DipJar required buying hardware, setting up devices, and managing monthly subscriptions. Zeffy works right away — create your first donation form, event page, or campaign in under 10 minutes with no setup fees or equipment to install.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy work for in-person donations at events?
Yes. Zeffy offers tap-to-pay through your phone or tablet at events, plus online donation forms, ticketing, and peer-to-peer campaigns. You get everything in one place without buying devices or paying monthly subscriptions.
Can I accept donations online and at events with the same platform?
Yes. Zeffy works for both online and in-person fundraising. Create donation forms, sell event tickets, run peer-to-peer campaigns, and accept tap-to-pay donations at events — all from one platform with zero fees for your nonprofit.
Do I need to buy hardware or pay monthly fees to accept tap-to-pay donations?
No. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits with no hardware costs, monthly subscriptions, or platform fees. Accept tap-to-pay donations using your phone or tablet, so you keep every dollar without buying equipment or paying to fundraise.
Do I need to buy hardware or pay monthly fees to accept tap-to-pay donations?
No. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits with no hardware costs, monthly subscriptions, or platform fees. Accept tap-to-pay donations using your phone or tablet, so you keep every dollar without buying equipment or paying to fundraise.
How does Zeffy compare to DipJar for managing donor information?
Zeffy includes donor management tools that track giving history, send automated receipts, and help you build relationships over time. DipJar only captured basic contact info at the point of donation without profiles or communication features. Yes. Zeffy offers ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, auctions, and memberships in addition to tap-to-pay donations. DipJar was limited to in-person tap donations only, with no tools for events or online campaigns.
What are Zeffy's fees for nonprofits in 2026?
Zeffy charges zero fees for nonprofits in 2026. There are no platform fees, transaction fees, or credit card fees. Zeffy covers all processing costs, so your nonprofit keeps 100% of every donation.
Is DipJar still available for nonprofits?
No. DipJar ceased operations on February 11, 2025. Zeffy is a free alternative that offers tap-to-pay donations plus online forms, ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management in one platform.
How is Zeffy actually free for nonprofits?
Zeffy is funded by optional tips from donors at checkout. Donors can choose to leave a small tip to support the platform, but it's never required. Your nonprofit always keeps 100% of what you raise.
Can I use Zeffy on a tablet for in-person donations?
Yes. Zeffy works on any phone or tablet for tap-to-pay donations at events. No special hardware to buy, no monthly device fees, and no contracts.
What's the difference between Zeffy and Clover for nonprofit donations?
Clover is a retail POS system with monthly fees, hardware costs, and transaction fees. Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits with zero fees, plus fundraising tools like ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management that Clover doesn't offer.
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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