Tiing Charges 4% + $1 Per Donation. Zeffy Charges Nothing.
Tiing is built for one-time campaigns. Zeffy gives you donations, events, CRM, and email year-round.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Run your entire fundraising operation without losing 5% to fees
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Run your entire fundraising operation without losing 5% to fees
Tiing charges $1 per donation plus 4% at withdrawal. Zeffy is 100% free, with donation forms, events, CRM, and email built in — so you keep every dollar.
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Your donors shouldn't pay twice for the same gift
Tiing charges $1 per donation plus 4% at withdrawal. Zeffy is 100% free, so every dollar goes to your mission, not platform fees.
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Campaigns end, but your fundraising doesn't
Tiing is built for one-time campaigns. Zeffy gives you donation forms, memberships, events, and a donor CRM — all in one place, all free.
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Get started in minutes, not months
Tiing is built for crowdfunding campaigns. Zeffy is built for small nonprofits — simple setup, no learning curve, and support from people who get it.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to Tiing?
Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees, processing fees, or monthly charges. Tiing charges $1 per donation plus 4% when you withdraw funds. On a $10,000 campaign, that's $500 in fees with Tiing versus $0 with Zeffy.
Can I use Zeffy for more than just crowdfunding campaigns?
Yes. Tiing is built for one-time crowdfunding campaigns. Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, memberships, a donor CRM, and email tools in one platform so you can run year-round fundraising without switching between tools.
Does Zeffy work for small nonprofits without a tech team?
Absolutely. Zeffy is designed for small nonprofits with simple setup and no learning curve. You get support from people who understand nonprofit work, not just crowdfunding campaigns.
What payment options can my donors use with Zeffy?
Zeffy accepts all major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH bank transfers. Tiing only offers card payments, which can limit larger donations from supporters who prefer bank transfers.
How is Zeffy free if there are no platform fees?
Zeffy stays free through optional tips from donors. When someone donates, they can choose to leave a small contribution to support the platform. Tips are never required, and nonprofits always keep 100% of what they raise.
Does Tiing charge fees when I withdraw my funds?
Yes. Tiing charges $1 per donation plus 4% when you withdraw. So on a $10,000 campaign, you'd lose $500 to fees before the money reaches your nonprofit.
What's the catch with Zeffy being free?
There's no catch. Zeffy covers all platform and processing fees. Donors see an optional tip suggestion at checkout, but they can set it to $0. Your nonprofit receives every dollar donated.
Can I use Tiing for recurring donations or ongoing fundraising?
Tiing is designed for one-time crowdfunding campaigns, not year-round fundraising. Zeffy includes recurring donation forms, a donor CRM, and email tools so you can build lasting donor relationships.
Is Zeffy really free for nonprofits in 2026?
Yes. Zeffy charges zero platform fees, zero processing fees, and zero monthly charges in 2026. Over 100,000 nonprofits have raised $2B+ on Zeffy without paying a dollar in fees.
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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