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Head-to-head · Nonprofit Event Management Software

Zeffy vs RunSignup

  • 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
RunSignup #7 in Nonprofit Event Management Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit RunSignup

Zeffy leads on 0 checks, RunSignup 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 featuresRunSignup · 5 of 6

Zeffy scores higher on our rubric for nonprofit event management software: 9.4 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Zeffy is the better fit for nonprofits wanting an all-in-one free platform. RunSignup is the better fit for running races with fundraising requirements.

  • Zeffy fits best

    Nonprofits wanting an all-in-one free platform

  • RunSignup fits best

    Running races with fundraising requirements

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Side by side

Feature Zeffy 9.4/10 Visit ↗ RunSignup 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.6
Ranking #1 in Nonprofit Event Management Software #7 in Nonprofit Event Management Software
Best for Nonprofits wanting an all-in-one free platform Running races with fundraising requirements
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 8 integrations 7 integrations
Features Zeffy 0/6 · RunSignup 5/6
Event registration Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Ticketing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Invitations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Attendee check-in Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Attendance reporting Not checked yet ✓ (best)
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
  • Deep registration, waiver, transfer and waitlist tools
  • Peer-to-peer fundraising and multi-charity donations
  • Race-day check-in across web, iOS and Android
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
  • Usage-based processing can be harder to forecast
  • The strongest fit is endurance and race-oriented events
  • Broader nonprofit event needs may require added configuration
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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RunSignup is a cloud-based event management platform for race directors, endurance-event organizers and nonprofits. It combines online registration, custom questions, digital waivers, participant self-service, event websites, email…

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  1. ZeffyNonprofit Event Management Software 9.4Free plan
  2. RunSignupNonprofit Event Management Software 8.6Free 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

  • RunSignup — where it wins

    • Deep registration, waiver, transfer and waitlist tools
    • Peer-to-peer fundraising and multi-charity donations
    • Race-day check-in across web, iOS and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Usage-based processing can be harder to forecast
    • The strongest fit is endurance and race-oriented events
    • Broader nonprofit event needs may require added configuration

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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