Kindful Pricing Breakdown: $119/Mo CRM vs Free All-in-One Fundraising
Kindful tracks donors but charges extra for events, raffles, and support. Zeffy does it all for $0.
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Your CRM shouldn't cost more than it helps you raise
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Your CRM shouldn't cost more than it helps you raise
Kindful charges $119/month plus processing fees just to track donors. Zeffy gives you a full CRM, donation forms, and email tools with zero monthly fees.
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You shouldn't have to pay monthly fees to track donors
Kindful charges $119/month just to manage your donor data, plus 2.9% on every donation. Zeffy gives you a full CRM, donation forms, and email tools with zero monthly fees.
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Your fundraising tools should work together, not against you
Kindful tracks donors but can't sell tickets, run raffles, or process event payments without adding more tools. Zeffy handles donations, ticketing, auctions, and CRM in one place.
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You shouldn't need to budget for support
Kindful charges extra for consulting help, starting at $33/month. Zeffy includes free, unlimited support from nonprofit fundraising experts with every account.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy work for organizations with large donor databases?
Yes. Zeffy handles unlimited donor records at zero cost. Kindful charges up to $699/month for organizations with more than 15,000 records, which means your software costs grow as your donor base grows.
How much does Zeffy cost compared to Kindful?
Kindful charges $119/month plus 2.9% processing fees on donations. Zeffy is completely free with zero monthly fees and zero processing fees. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
Can I use Zeffy for both donor management and fundraising?
Yes. Zeffy combines CRM, donation forms, event ticketing, raffles, and auctions in one platform. Kindful only tracks donors and requires separate tools for fundraising activities, which means managing multiple logins and paying for additional software.
Do I need to pay extra for support with Zeffy?
No. Zeffy includes unlimited support from nonprofit fundraising experts at no cost. Kindful charges between $33 and $359/month for consulting packages on top of their monthly subscription fees.
What is Kindful and how does it compare to free alternatives?
Kindful is a donor management CRM that charges $119/month plus 2.9% processing fees on donations. Unlike Kindful, Zeffy offers a completely free CRM with donor tracking, donation forms, and event tools included at no cost.
Is there a nonprofit CRM under $50 a month with good donor tracking?
Zeffy offers full donor tracking and CRM features for $0 per month. You get unlimited contacts, giving history, and automated receipts without paying the $119+ monthly fees that platforms like Kindful charge.
Does Kindful charge extra fees as my nonprofit grows?
Yes. Kindful's pricing scales with your donor database, reaching up to $699/month for organizations with over 15,000 records. Zeffy handles unlimited donor records at no cost, so your software expenses stay at zero as you grow.
Can I run events and raffles with Kindful?
Kindful focuses on donor tracking and requires separate tools for ticketing, raffles, and event payments. Zeffy includes event ticketing, raffles, and auctions alongside CRM and donation forms in one free platform.
How is Zeffy actually free if Kindful charges $119/month?
Zeffy is funded by optional tips from donors, never required. Nonprofits keep 100% of every donation with zero platform, transaction, or credit card fees, while Kindful charges monthly subscriptions plus 2.9% processing fees.
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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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.
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