Is OneCause Worth $2,995/Year? Compare Pricing, Fees, and Features
OneCause takes ~$790 in fees on every $10K raised and focuses on events only. Zeffy covers year-round fundraising with zero fees.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
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
OneCause is built for events, Zeffy handles everything — donations, memberships, ticketing, auctions, and your donor database, with zero fees.
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Your gala shouldn't cost $3,000 before you raise a dollar
OneCause charges annual fees starting at $2,995 plus platform and processing fees. Zeffy is 100% free so every dollar raised goes to your mission, not software.
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Event tools are great, but what about the rest of the year?
OneCause is built for big events, not ongoing fundraising. Zeffy gives you donations, memberships, ticketing, and peer-to-peer in one place, year-round.
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Get started in minutes, not months
OneCause requires setup fees, training, and plan upgrades to unlock features. Zeffy is free to start, easy to learn, and built for small teams who need to fundraise now.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for fundraising?
Yes. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits. We cover all transaction fees so you keep every dollar raised. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
Can I use Zeffy for both events and year-round fundraising?
Absolutely. Zeffy handles donations, memberships, ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, and auctions in one place. You get everything you need without paying for separate event packages.
How long does it take to get started with Zeffy?
You can start fundraising in minutes. Create your account, build your first form, and start accepting donations right away. No setup fees, no training required, no plan upgrades to unlock features.
What happens to my donor data if I switch from OneCause to Zeffy?
You own your donor data and can export it anytime. Zeffy makes it easy to import your contacts and donation history so you can pick up right where you left off without losing any information.
How much does OneCause cost per year?
OneCause charges annual fees starting at $2,995, plus a 5% platform fee and 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction in processing fees. On a $10,000 fundraising goal, that adds up to roughly $790 in fees.
Is there a simpler alternative to OneCause for small nonprofit auctions?
Yes. Zeffy offers free auction tools with no annual contracts, setup fees, or training required. You can launch an auction in minutes and keep 100% of what you raise.
Does OneCause work for year-round fundraising or just events?
OneCause is primarily event-focused. If you need donations, memberships, ticketing, and auctions in one place year-round, Zeffy provides all of that at no cost.
What are the total fees if I raise $10,000 with OneCause vs Zeffy?
With OneCause, you'd pay approximately $790 in combined annual, platform, and processing fees. With Zeffy, you'd pay $0 and keep the full $10,000.
Is Zeffy a good OneCause alternative for church fundraisers?
Yes. Zeffy handles event ticketing, donations, and auctions with zero fees, making it a practical choice for churches and faith-based organizations that want every dollar to go toward their mission.
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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