Snap Raise's 20% Fee vs Zeffy: What You Actually Keep
Keep 100% of every donation with zero fees while running professional campaigns that build lasting donor relationships.
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Zeffy VS Snap! Raise
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Keep 100% of what you raise, not 80%
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Keep 100% of every dollar raised
Snap! Raise takes 5% platform fees plus processing costs from every donation. With Zeffy, your supporters' full contributions go directly to your mission — no fees, no fine print.
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Built for real nonprofit teams, not just schools
While Snap! Raise focuses on school campaigns, Zeffy gives you donations, events, CRM, and memberships in one simple platform designed for any nonprofit's real-world needs.
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Get help from people who understand nonprofits
Snap! Raise limits support to premium accounts and business hours. Zeffy gives every nonprofit free, unlimited support from fundraising experts who get your mission.
Frequently asked questions
Can Zeffy handle both online and in-person fundraising events?
Yes, Zeffy supports both online donations and in-person payments for events through our mobile app. Snap! Raise only handles online credit card payments, limiting your fundraising options.
How does Zeffy's donor management compare to Snap! Raise?
Zeffy provides comprehensive donor management with unlimited contact storage and communication tools. Snap! Raise focuses mainly on campaign participants rather than long-term donor relationships.
Why should nonprofits choose Zeffy over Snap! Raise for fundraising?
Zeffy keeps 100% of donations in your organization's hands with zero platform fees, while Snap! Raise takes 20% of everything you raise. Your team gets more funding for programs and equipment.
How do Zeffy's payment options compare to Snap! Raise?
Zeffy accepts all payment types including ACH transfers and in-person payments for events. Snap! Raise only processes credit cards and mobile payments, limiting donor flexibility.
Which platform offers better support for small nonprofits?
Zeffy provides unlimited support to all users regardless of campaign size. Snap! Raise limits support based on your plan tier and fundraising volume, leaving smaller teams behind.
How much does Snap Raise take from donations?
Snap! Raise takes a 20% platform fee plus additional processing fees on every donation. With Zeffy, you keep 100% of donations with zero platform or processing fees.
Is Zeffy really free or are there hidden costs?
Zeffy is 100% free forever with no hidden costs, monthly fees, or setup charges. Unlike Snap! Raise's 20% cut, all features including ticketing, CRM, and email campaigns are included at no cost.
Can Zeffy handle school fundraising like Snap Raise?
Yes, Zeffy supports school fundraising plus much more. While Snap! Raise focuses only on school campaigns, Zeffy works for all nonprofit types with more tools like ticketing, memberships, and online stores.
How long does it take to set up a fundraiser on Zeffy?
Zeffy takes under 30 minutes to set up your first fundraiser. You get 24/7 support with phone access to help you launch quickly, unlike Snap! Raise's limited support for non-premium users.
Does Zeffy offer peer-to-peer fundraising?
Yes, Zeffy includes peer-to-peer fundraising where teams can launch their own pages in minutes. You also get auctions, raffles, and online stores—all with zero fees unlike Snap! Raise's 20% cut.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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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.
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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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