SpotFund Takes 2.9% Per Donation. Zeffy Takes Nothing.
Plus Zeffy includes events, donor CRM, and email marketing — tools SpotFund doesn't offer.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Run your whole nonprofit from one place, not just one campaign
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Run your whole nonprofit from one place, not just one campaign
SpotFund works for crowdfunding, but you need donations, events, donor tracking, and email — all without fees eating into every dollar you raise.
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Built for campaigns, not your whole nonprofit
SpotFund works for one-time crowdfunding, but you'll need separate tools for events, donor management, and ongoing fundraising. Zeffy gives you everything in one place.
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Processing fees still take from every donation
SpotFund charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction — that's $290 on a $10,000 campaign. Zeffy covers all fees so 100% of every donation goes to your mission, not payment processors.
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Support built for business, not nonprofits
SpotFund's help center is designed for startups and business crowdfunding. Zeffy's support team knows nonprofit fundraising and responds in 2–6 business hours.
Frequently asked questions
How does Zeffy's zero-fee model compare to SpotFund's pricing?
SpotFund charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. Zeffy covers all fees so you keep 100% of donations. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
Can I manage donors and send emails with SpotFund?
SpotFund only captures basic campaign data without donor profiles or communication tools. Zeffy includes donor management and email marketing so you can build relationships beyond one-time campaigns.
Does SpotFund work for events and ticketing?
SpotFund is built for crowdfunding campaigns only. Zeffy includes event registration, ticketing, and payment processing so you can run fundraising events without needing separate tools.
Can I accept recurring donations with SpotFund?
SpotFund offers recurring donations but lacks tools to manage ongoing donor relationships. Zeffy includes recurring giving with donor profiles and automated thank-you emails to keep supporters engaged.
What payment methods does SpotFund accept?
SpotFund accepts credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay but no ACH transfers. Zeffy supports all these methods plus bank transfers so major donors can give without card fees.
Is SpotFund legit and safe to use for fundraising?
SpotFund is a legitimate crowdfunding platform, but it charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction in processing fees. Zeffy is trusted by over 100,000 nonprofits and covers all fees so your donors know every dollar goes directly to your cause.
How does SpotFund make money if there's no platform fee?
SpotFund doesn't charge a platform fee, but it takes 2.9% + $0.30 from every donation in transaction fees. On a $10,000 campaign, that's $290 gone. Zeffy covers all transaction and credit card fees through optional donor tips.
How much does SpotFund take from each donation?
SpotFund takes 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. For a $100 donation, that's $3.20 that doesn't reach your mission. With Zeffy, you keep the full $100.
Is Zeffy really free or is there a catch?
Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits. Donors can leave an optional tip to support the platform, but it's never required. You keep every dollar raised with no platform, transaction, or credit card fees.
What's a good SpotFund alternative for nonprofits?
Zeffy offers everything SpotFund does plus donor management, event ticketing, email marketing, and peer-to-peer campaigns. Unlike SpotFund's 2.9% + $0.30 fees, Zeffy is completely free for registered nonprofits.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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