How Much Does Wild Apricot Cost for Nonprofits? Pricing vs Zeffy
On $10,000 raised a year, Wild Apricot costs about $1,112 (subscription plus card processing). Zeffy is $0, with membership tools plus donation forms, ticketing, and fundraising built in.
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Run fundraisers without paying for membership software
Wild Apricot charges $66/month for membership tools. Zeffy gives you donation forms, ticketing, and donor management for free.
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Zeffy has no monthly fees, no platform fees, and no transaction fees, so every dollar raised goes to your mission, not your tech stack.
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Zeffy includes donation forms, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, auctions, and ticketing, all in one place, built for nonprofits who need to fundraise.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Wild Apricot cost for nonprofits?
Wild Apricot pricing starts at $66/month for up to 100 contacts and rises as your contact list grows, with 10% off for annual prepay and 15% off for a 2-year prepay. There is no nonprofit-specific discount and no permanent free plan. On top of the subscription you pay standard card processing fees through their payment provider. Zeffy is $0 for every nonprofit, with no monthly or transaction fees.
How much would Wild Apricot cost in fees on $10,000 or $50,000 raised?
Here is the full math, assuming an average transaction of $100. Wild Apricot has two costs: its monthly subscription (from $66/month, or $792/year at the base 100-contact tier) and card processing through its payment provider (around 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction). On $10,000 raised (about 100 transactions), processing is roughly 2.9% of $10,000, which is $290, plus $0.30 times 100, which is $30, so about $320. Add the $792 subscription and you are at roughly $1,112 a year. On $50,000 raised (about 500 transactions), processing is about $1,450 plus $150, which is $1,600. Add the subscription and you are at roughly $2,400 a year, and usually more, because a larger contact list pushes you into a higher-priced Wild Apricot tier. With Zeffy both numbers are $0: no subscription and no transaction fee. Zeffy is funded by optional tips from donors at checkout, so your nonprofit keeps 100% of what it raises.
What is Wild Apricot's pricing, plan by plan?
Wild Apricot charges by contact count: it opens at $66/month for 100 contacts and scales up through higher tiers as your membership grows. All plans include the same features. There is no free tier, only a 60-day trial. Zeffy includes membership management, donations, and events at $0 no matter how many contacts you have.
Does Wild Apricot have a free plan for nonprofits?
No. Wild Apricot offers a 60-day free trial but no permanent free plan. After the trial you move to a paid subscription starting at $66/month. Zeffy is genuinely free forever, with unlimited contacts and no transaction fees.
Does Wild Apricot offer a nonprofit discount?
Wild Apricot does not publish a nonprofit-specific discount. The only savings are 10% for annual prepay and 15% for a 2-year prepay, available to any customer. Zeffy has nothing to discount because it is free for all registered nonprofits.
What are Wild Apricot's payment processing fees?
Wild Apricot itself charges no per-transaction fee, but you pay standard card processing fees (around 2.9% + $0.30) through its payment provider, and a 20% surcharge applies if you connect an outside processor like PayPal or Stripe. Zeffy has zero processing fees, so you keep 100% of every payment.
Can I manage memberships and run fundraising campaigns in one platform?
Yes, with Zeffy. Wild Apricot is built for membership management and does not include donation forms, peer-to-peer campaigns, raffles, or auctions. Zeffy combines membership dues with full fundraising tools, so you do not need separate software for campaigns.
What is the best free alternative to Wild Apricot for nonprofits?
Zeffy is the only option that runs membership management, event registration, and fundraising at $0 with no per-member fees. For a wider look at the category, see our guide to nonprofit membership software.
Can I run a club, league, or association membership with Zeffy instead of Wild Apricot?
Yes. Zeffy handles membership dues, online payments, member communication, and event registration in one place. Members can pay by card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay, and your organization keeps every dollar with no processing fees.
How does Zeffy stay free?
Zeffy is funded by optional contributions from donors at checkout. The tip is never required, and your nonprofit always keeps 100% of what it raises. More than 100,000 organizations have raised over $2B this way.
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