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Head-to-head · Nonprofit Event Management Software

Zeffy vs RegFox

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 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
RegFox #5 in Nonprofit Event Management Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 6 features Visit RegFox

Zeffy leads on 0 checks, RegFox on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 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 featuresRegFox · 2 of 6

Zeffy scores higher on our rubric for nonprofit event management software: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Zeffy is the better fit for nonprofits wanting an all-in-one free platform. RegFox is the better fit for complex hybrid events needing extensive workflows.

  • Zeffy fits best

    Nonprofits wanting an all-in-one free platform

  • RegFox fits best

    Complex hybrid events needing extensive workflows

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Side by side

Feature Zeffy 9.4/10 Visit ↗ RegFox 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.8
Ranking #1 in Nonprofit Event Management Software #5 in Nonprofit Event Management Software
Best for Nonprofits wanting an all-in-one free platform Complex hybrid events needing extensive workflows
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free $499/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 8 integrations 20 integrations
Features Zeffy 0/6 · RegFox 2/6
Event registration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Ticketing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Invitations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Attendee check-in Not checked yet Not checked yet
Attendance reporting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Event email tools Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported event formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • Conditional workflows, sessions, payments, and attendee management
  • Synchronized QR check-in, badge printing, and attendee app
  • Hybrid content plus integrations with CRM, marketing, and accounting tools
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
  • Standard and Premium charge per-registration fees
  • Professional starts at $499 per month billed annually
  • Its extensive feature set may exceed simple event requirements
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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RegFox is event registration and management software for organizers running conferences, workshops, camps, trainings, retreats, classes, trade shows, and other events. It combines branded registration pages, conditional attendee workflows,…

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  1. ZeffyNonprofit Event Management Software 9.4Free plan
  2. RegFoxNonprofit Event Management Software 8.8Free 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

  • RegFox — where it wins

    • Conditional workflows, sessions, payments, and attendee management
    • Synchronized QR check-in, badge printing, and attendee app
    • Hybrid content plus integrations with CRM, marketing, and accounting tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Standard and Premium charge per-registration fees
    • Professional starts at $499 per month billed annually
    • Its extensive feature set may exceed simple event requirements
  • Zeffy9.4/10 · Free plan

    A free nonprofit platform covering events, fundraising, donor management, and payments.

    Visit ZeffyFull verdict →
  • RegFox8.8/10 · Free plan

    A broad toolkit for complex hybrid events, with fees and a high paid-tier entry point.

    Visit RegFoxFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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