Softwr

Nonprofit & Fundraising · head to head

Apptio Monetize vs Zeffy

Apptio Monetize logo

Apptio Monetize

Nonprofit & Fundraising

Cloud-based fundraising and grant management

From
On request
Rated
-
Zeffy logo

Zeffy

Nonprofit & Fundraising

100% free fundraising platform for nonprofits

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Zeffy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Apptio Monetize covers Grant tracking, Zeffy covers Donation forms.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Apptio Monetize and Zeffy actually diverge.

Attributes where Apptio Monetize and Zeffy differ
AttributeApptio MonetizeZeffy
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, DesktopWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20072019

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Nonprofit & Fundraising).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Apptio Monetize

  • Grant tracking
  • Donor management
  • Campaign management
  • Advanced analytics
  • QuickBooks
  • Salesforce
  • Tableau
  • Power BI

Only in Zeffy

  • Donation forms
  • Event ticketing
  • Membership management
  • Peer-to-peer fundraising
  • Recurring donations
  • Mailchimp
  • Zapier
  • Facebook

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Apptio Monetize

  • Business operationsnot Zeffy
  • Productivitynot Zeffy
  • Automationnot Zeffy

Zeffy

No use cases recorded yet. See the Zeffy review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Apptio Monetize

Nothing recorded yet. See the Apptio Monetize review.

Zeffy

  • 100% free for nonprofits with no platform or transaction fees; the vendor is funded instead by an optional donor contribution added at checkout that is never required, so nonprofits keep 100% of what they raise

Pricing, plan by plan

Apptio Monetize

On request
  • Starter$120/month
    • Grant tracking
    • Donor management
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced analytics
    • Multi-channel fundraising

Zeffy

Free
  • Free ForeverFree
    • Unlimited donations
    • Ticketing
    • Memberships

Which should you pick?

Choose Apptio Monetize if

  • You need grant tracking.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want donor management.

Choose Zeffy if

  • You need donation forms.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want event ticketing.

Questions people ask

Is Apptio Monetize or Zeffy better?
Neither clearly leads. Apptio Monetize starts at On request and Zeffy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apptio Monetize or Zeffy?
Zeffy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Apptio Monetize and Free for Zeffy.
Does Apptio Monetize or Zeffy run on more platforms?
Apptio Monetize runs on Web, Desktop. Zeffy runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Zeffy for free?
Yes. Zeffy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Apptio Monetize starts at On request.
What is Apptio Monetize best used for?
Apptio Monetize is most often used for business operations, productivity, automation. Of those, business operations and productivity are not what Zeffy is typically brought in for.
What can Apptio Monetize do that Zeffy cannot?
Apptio Monetize covers Grant tracking, Donor management, Campaign management, Advanced analytics. Zeffy covers Donation forms, Event ticketing, Membership management, Peer-to-peer fundraising. Both handle Web support.

Related pages

Other head to heads