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Head-to-head · Nonprofit Event Management Software

Zeffy vs Kindest Events

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Zeffy #1 in Nonprofit Event Management Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Zeffy
Kindest Events #8 in Nonprofit Event Management Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Kindest Events

Zeffy leads on 0 checks, Kindest Events on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreZeffy · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresKindest Events · 5 of 6

Zeffy scores higher on our rubric for nonprofit event management software: 9.4 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Zeffy is the better fit for nonprofits wanting an all-in-one free platform. Kindest Events is the better fit for nonprofits managing seated fundraising events.

  • Zeffy fits best

    Nonprofits wanting an all-in-one free platform

  • Kindest Events fits best

    Nonprofits managing seated fundraising events

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Side by side

Feature Zeffy 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Kindest Events 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.5
Ranking #1 in Nonprofit Event Management Software #8 in Nonprofit Event Management Software
Best for Nonprofits wanting an all-in-one free platform Nonprofits managing seated fundraising events
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Integrations 8 integrations 5 integrations
Features Zeffy 0/6 · Kindest Events 5/6
Event registration Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Ticketing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Invitations Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Attendee check-in Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Attendance reporting Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Event email tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported event formats Not checked yet In-person
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes ticketing, fundraising, CRM, and payment tools
  • Covers QR check-in, peer-to-peer campaigns, memberships, and auctions
  • Connects with QuickBooks, Salesforce, Zapier, and other tools
  • Connects tickets, donations, attendee information, and donor records
  • Supports tables, seats, bid numbers, capacity limits, and live check-in counts
  • Kickstart includes unlimited fundraising pages, forms, CRM, and core integrations
Cons
  • API access is read-only for payments, contacts, and campaigns
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of event-only teams
  • Tap to Pay is focused on in-person payments through mobile devices
  • Growth costs $1,800 per year with annual billing
  • Advanced branding, workflows, SMS, and Salesforce require Growth
  • Designed for web-based, in-person events rather than broader event formats
Our verdict

Zeffy is a web-based fundraising and event management platform for nonprofits that want one system for donations, events, donor records, and related fundraising activities. Its Free plan includes donation forms, recurring gifts, event…

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Kindest Events is a web-based event ticketing and attendee management tool for nonprofits running galas, auctions, and other ticketed in-person gatherings. It combines branded event pages, multiple ticket types, capacity limits,…

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  1. ZeffyNonprofit Event Management Software 9.4Free plan
  2. Kindest EventsNonprofit Event Management Software 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zeffy — where it wins

    • Free plan includes ticketing, fundraising, CRM, and payment tools
    • Covers QR check-in, peer-to-peer campaigns, memberships, and auctions
    • Connects with QuickBooks, Salesforce, Zapier, and other tools

    Where it doesn't

    • API access is read-only for payments, contacts, and campaigns
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of event-only teams
    • Tap to Pay is focused on in-person payments through mobile devices

  • Kindest Events — where it wins

    • Connects tickets, donations, attendee information, and donor records
    • Supports tables, seats, bid numbers, capacity limits, and live check-in counts
    • Kickstart includes unlimited fundraising pages, forms, CRM, and core integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Growth costs $1,800 per year with annual billing
    • Advanced branding, workflows, SMS, and Salesforce require Growth
    • Designed for web-based, in-person events rather than broader event formats

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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