HubSpot Is Built for Sales Teams. Here's What Nonprofits Actually Need.
HubSpot is a business CRM that nonprofits can configure for fundraising. Zeffy is built for it, and free.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Built for fundraising, not sales funnels
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Built for fundraising, not sales funnels
HubSpot is a business CRM. Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, auctions, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management built for nonprofits.
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No monthly fees eating into your budget
HubSpot is priced per seat, and card gifts through HubSpot Payments cost 2.9%. Zeffy is 100% free, with every fundraising feature included from day one.
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Get started in minutes, not months
HubSpot says donations need custom objects, pipelines and integrations. Zeffy is built for small teams: launch your first campaign today.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zeffy really free for nonprofits?
Yes. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits with no monthly fees, platform fees, or hidden costs. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep the platform running.
Can I track donor relationships and giving history in Zeffy?
Absolutely. Zeffy includes donor management built for nonprofits, tracking giving history, contact details, and engagement across all your campaigns in one place.
How long does it take to set up Zeffy compared to HubSpot?
Most nonprofits launch their first campaign in minutes. HubSpot suggests configuring custom objects, pipelines and integrations to run donations. Zeffy is ready to use right away with no configuration needed.
Does Zeffy work for small nonprofits without a dedicated tech team?
Yes. Zeffy is designed for small teams who wear many hats. You don't need technical skills or IT support to launch campaigns, accept payments, and track donors.
Can Zeffy replace HubSpot plus a fundraising tool?
Yes. Zeffy combines donation forms, payment processing, and donor management in one platform so you can accept gifts and track relationships without juggling multiple tools.
How much does HubSpot charge in transaction fees for donations?
Through HubSpot Payments in the US, card gifts cost 2.9% and ACH gifts 0.8%, capped at $10, plus a 0.5% platform fee after the first year. On $10,000 in card gifts that is $290 before the platform fee. Zeffy has zero transaction fees, so your nonprofit keeps every dollar.
Does HubSpot have onboarding fees?
HubSpot's nonprofit discount runs on an annual contract for Professional or Enterprise, and its nonprofit page lists no onboarding price, so ask sales. Zeffy has no onboarding fees and no contracts.
Can Zeffy handle event ticketing and auctions like HubSpot?
Zeffy includes event ticketing, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns built in at no cost. HubSpot connects to Eventbrite or Humanitix for events and lists no auction tool.
What are the main downsides of using HubSpot for nonprofits?
HubSpot is built for sales teams, not nonprofits. Donations need configuring, HubSpot itself suggests connecting a fundraising platform for payments, and the bill grows per seat as your team grows.
Is there a free HubSpot alternative for nonprofit fundraising?
Zeffy is a 100% free alternative built specifically for nonprofits. It includes donation forms, donor management, event ticketing, and payment processing with no monthly fees or transaction costs.
Is there a HubSpot nonprofit discount?
Yes. HubSpot gives eligible nonprofits 40% off Professional and Enterprise, on an annual contract, and you apply through sales. For how nonprofits set HubSpot up as a CRM, read our HubSpot for nonprofits guide.
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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