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Head-to-head · Nonprofit Event Management Software

Zeffy vs Swell Fundraising

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 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
Swell Fundraising #3 in Nonprofit Event Management Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Swell

Zeffy leads on 0 checks, Swell Fundraising on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 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 planonly Zeffy
  • Most featuresSwell Fundraising · 1 of 6

Zeffy scores higher on our rubric for nonprofit event management software: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Zeffy is the better fit for nonprofits wanting an all-in-one free platform. Swell Fundraising is the better fit for fundraising galas and hybrid nonprofit events.

  • Zeffy fits best

    Nonprofits wanting an all-in-one free platform

  • Swell Fundraising fits best

    Fundraising galas and hybrid nonprofit events

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Side by side

Feature Zeffy 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Swell Fundraising 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.0
Ranking #1 in Nonprofit Event Management Software #3 in Nonprofit Event Management Software
Best for Nonprofits wanting an all-in-one free platform Fundraising galas and hybrid nonprofit events
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS
Integrations 8 integrations 6 integrations
Features Zeffy 0/6 · Swell Fundraising 1/6
Event registration Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Ticketing Not checked yet Not checked yet
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 Not checked yet
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
  • Combines ticketing, seating, donations, and peer-to-peer fundraising
  • Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid event delivery
  • Provides check-in, live totals, leaderboards, and donor data downloads
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
  • Pricing is handled through client proposals or onboarding
  • AI features are not included
  • Platform access is listed for web and iOS
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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Swell Fundraising is a cloud-based platform for nonprofit organizations running fundraising events and campaigns. It brings together campaign and event websites, customizable templates, ticketing, table and seating management, online…

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  1. ZeffyNonprofit Event Management Software 9.4Free plan
  2. Swell FundraisingNonprofit Event Management Software 9.0Pricing on request

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

  • Swell Fundraising — where it wins

    • Combines ticketing, seating, donations, and peer-to-peer fundraising
    • Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid event delivery
    • Provides check-in, live totals, leaderboards, and donor data downloads

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through client proposals or onboarding
    • AI features are not included
    • Platform access is listed for web and iOS
  • Zeffy9.4/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit ZeffyFull verdict →
  • Swell Fundraising9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A focused toolkit for nonprofit events, campaigns, ticketing, and donor engagement.

    Visit SwellFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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