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Zeffy's model is a $0 platform fee funded by optional tips donors add at checkout. VenueFuze charges a transparent ~3% billed to you after the event — so the ask on your supporters is the donation itself, not a tip toward the software.
Zeffy is a nonprofit fundraising platform advertised as free, funded by optional donor tips.
| VenueFuze | Zeffy | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free to start. Attendees pay face value (no booking fee); VenueFuze bills ~3% of what you raise, after the event. | Advertised $0 platform fee, funded by optional tips donors are prompted to add at checkout. |
| Who holds the money | Money settles to your own Stripe, PayPal, or Square — you're paid directly, no platform wallet or payout hold. | Confirm fund flow and payout terms with the provider. |
| What supporters see | Attendees pay face value; the only ask is your ticket price or donation. | Donors may be prompted to add a tip that funds the platform. |
| What's included | Tickets, silent auction, raffle/50-50, memberships, class registration, donations, and merch — one cart, one dashboard. | Fundraising forms, ticketing, and donation tools. |
| Event check-in | Offline-capable QR check-in from any phone; no hardware to rent. | Verify offline check-in specifics for your event. |
Last reviewed August 2026. The Zeffy column reflects our reading of its publicly-described model (not sourced feature-by-feature); the VenueFuze column is what we implement.Zeffy is not affiliated with VenueFuze; product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Pricing and features change — confirm the current details on Zeffy's own site.
If a literally-zero software cost is your top priority and you're comfortable with the optional-tip model that funds it, Zeffy is built around that. VenueFuze suits organizations that prefer a predictable, disclosed ~3% billed to them — and want auctions, memberships, and offline check-in in the same platform.
Bring your existing attendee or guest list with you — import a CSV export (names, emails, meals, dietary needs) straight into your event's guest list in minutes, ready to RSVP and seat. Keep your own payment processor, too.