Crowded or Zeffy?
Compare Crowded’s comprehensive fundraising and financial management solution, pricing, and support to Zeffy and see why Crowded is a more efficient, powerful one-stop-shop
See how Crowded and Zeffy stack up
Crowded and Zeffy both provide nonprofits a way to raise funds for their causes. While Zeffy boasts “no fees”, they ask donors for a hefty tip on top of their donations. Crowded never asks for tips, and in many cases, donors choose to cover the processing fee, meaning that the nonprofit fundraises 100% for free. Crowded offers the full package for managing nonprofit finances, while Zeffy only offers fundraising features.
 | Zeffy | |
Pass-through FDIC insurance** | Yes | No |
Unlimited digital cards | Yes | No |
Custom fundraising pages | Yes | Yes |
Dues collection | Yes | Yes |
Recurring Payments | Yes | Yes |
Automated 501c3 tax receipts | Yes | Yes |
Free checking account* | Yes | No |
Sub Accounts | Yes | No |
AI 990 Fomrs | Yes | No |
Pass-through FDIC insurance**
Zeffy
Unlimited digital cards
Zeffy
Custom fundraising pages
Zeffy
Dues collection
Zeffy
Recurring Payments
Zeffy
Automated 501c3 tax receipts
Zeffy
Free checking account*
Zeffy
Sub Accounts
Zeffy
AI 990 Forms
Zeffy
One Unified Platform
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Built-in AI Compliance
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Tiered Account Structure
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Org-wide Transparency
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Which platform costs less for donors and nonprofits?
| Zeffy | |
Price | Free | Free |
Processing Fee | Free – or 2.99% when not covered by donor | Free |
Requested Tip | 0%
| 9-25% |
Price
Free
Zeffy
Free
Processing Fee
Free - or 2.99% when not covered by donor
Zeffy
Free
Requested Tip
0%
Zeffy
9-25%
Why nonprofits love using Crowded
“Of all the platforms I looked at, Crowded was one of the most simple, even compared to some of the more local banks. So it was kind of a no-brainer when I started playing around with it.”
Elijah, Founder Surmount New York
“Crowded feels like an Apple product — smooth, secure, and beautifully designed. The mobile app with Face ID gives me instant visibility into our balances, and I use it to handle everything from hotels and flights to trains and Ubers for our delegations.”
Role
“After our previous experiences with other platforms, Crowded’s solution seemed too good to be true. The whole process of paying the staff was super easy, and our staff were happier. A definite win-win. Looking forward to next summer!”
Tara, Camp Director
“It would take us months and months just to make a simple officer change. With board members in different states, we had to coordinate branch visits, fill out tons of paperwork, and hope the banks communicated with each other—it was incredibly frustrating.”
Jordanya, President-Elect
“With Crowded, we’ve eliminated risk and created a system our board, coaches, and athletes can all trust. It’s the kind of operational backbone every multi-team or multi-chapter program should have.”
Zoe, Women’s Club Lacrosse Finance Chair
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