ORGSETS
VS Zeffy
Zeffy offers 100% free fundraising and ticketing for nonprofits by asking donors for voluntary tips. But while good for standalone donation forms, it lacks the multi-tier hierarchies, member rosters, and governance tools needed to run an entire organization.
Zeffy is a flat donation form processor. OrgSets is an end-to-end multi-tier network operating system with automated dues splitting and member governance.
- Zeffy is single-org only and cannot model multi-tier chapter hierarchies (HQ -> Region -> Local Chapter).
- Zeffy relies on "tip-jar" donor prompts (often defaulting to 15–20% tips), which can confuse or alienate members paying recurring dues.
- Zeffy has no automatic split payouts up an organizational tree. OrgSets automatically routes funds between national HQ and local chapters.
- Zeffy lacks operational modules: no member directories, no document vault, no emergency pulse alerts, no elections, and no real-time communication.
Feature Comparison
Side-by-side breakdown across every major platform capability.
Pricing Comparison
OrgSets vs Zeffy — what you pay and what you get.
OrgSets
Transparent flat-fee pricing
- Local50 members · Permanent free$0/mo
- Foundation250 members · Custom branding$29/mo
- Momentum1,000 members · Real-time chat$79/mo
- Institutional5,000 members · 3-level hierarchy$199/mo
+ Flat $0.20–$0.50 per transaction. No percentage cuts, ever.
Zeffy
Zeffy charges 0% by prompting your supporters to tip them at checkout
- Zeffy FreeRelies on aggressive 15–20% donor tips$0/mo
- OrgSets (Local)Up to 50 members · Transparent flat feeFree
- OrgSets (Momentum)Multi-chapter automated ledger splitting$79/mo
Zeffy charges 0% by prompting your supporters to tip them at checkout. OrgSets charges predictable flat rates with zero hidden prompts or commission cuts.
Zeffy is ideal for
Standalone 501(c)(3) charities needing simple one-time donation forms or event ticketing.
Zeffy is not suitable for
Multi-chapter associations, leagues, federations, or organizations needing internal governance and communication.
Common Questions
How is OrgSets different from Zeffy?
Zeffy is exclusively a fundraising and ticketing processor for non-profits that funds itself by soliciting voluntary tips from donors at checkout. OrgSets is a full operational operating system for multi-chapter networks, clubs, and leagues — managing rosters, governance, emergency SMS alerts, bylaws vaults, and automated split dues payments.
Why do organizations choose OrgSets over Zeffy for collecting dues?
While Zeffy works for one-off gifts, its checkout screen prompts donors to add a 15–20% tip to cover Zeffy's platform costs, which creates friction and awkwardness for mandatory membership dues. OrgSets uses clean, transparent flat-fee processing via Stripe with no awkward tip requests.
Can Zeffy split dues payments between national HQ and local chapters?
No. Zeffy can only route money into a single bank account. OrgSets's Ledger engine automatically splits dues payments according to your organization tree (e.g. 80% to local chapter, 20% to national council).
Does Zeffy include communication and member management tools?
No. Zeffy does not have member directories, real-time chat, emergency SMS broadcasts, election voting, or document compliance vaults. OrgSets unifies all of these into one platform.
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Permanent free tier. No credit card required. Full hierarchical organization management from day one.