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Donorbox vs Zoho Meeting

Donorbox logo

Donorbox

Nonprofits

Online fundraising platform for nonprofits

From
Free
Rated
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Zoho Meeting logo

Zoho Meeting

Webinars

Affordable web conferencing and webinar solution

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Donorbox standard plan charges 2.95-3.95% platform fee per donation on top of payment processor fees (2.2-2.49% + card processing); Zoho Meeting the free plan limits each meeting to 60 minutes and 100 participants
  • They diverge on capability: Donorbox covers Custom donation forms, Zoho Meeting covers HD video.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Donorbox and Zoho Meeting actually diverge.

Attributes where Donorbox and Zoho Meeting differ
AttributeDonorboxZoho Meeting
PlatformsWebWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
CategoryNonprofitsWebinars
Founded20161996

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Donorbox

  • Custom donation forms
  • Peer-to-peer fundraising
  • Payment processing
  • Donor management
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Mailchimp
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in Zoho Meeting

  • HD video
  • Whiteboard
  • Recording
  • Mobile app
  • Zoho integration
  • Zoho CRM
  • Zoho Projects
  • Google Calendar

Both cover

  • Zapier
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Donorbox

  • Small to mid-sized nonprofits needing affordable donation processing in 96+ countriesnot Zoho Meeting
  • Organisations seeking integrated event ticketing and peer-to-peer fundraisingnot Zoho Meeting
  • Multi-channel giving strategies including text-to-give and membership programmesnot Zoho Meeting

Zoho Meeting

  • Browser based video meetings with screen sharing and whiteboardnot Donorbox
  • Running webinars with registration and moderator controlsnot Donorbox
  • Dial in audio conferencing using toll free numbersnot Donorbox

Where each one falls short

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

Donorbox

  • Standard plan charges 2.95-3.95% platform fee per donation on top of payment processor fees (2.2-2.49% + card processing)
  • Premium plan pricing requires contacting sales, not displayed publicly
  • Pro plan limited to growing organisations; larger nonprofits must upgrade to Premium with custom pricing

Zoho Meeting

  • The free plan limits each meeting to 60 minutes and 100 participants
  • Paid plans are sold in fixed participant tiers of 10, 25, 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250, so capacity is bought in blocks
  • Recording storage on the Standard plan is 5 GB per host, with additional 25 GB blocks sold annually up to 1 TB per organisation
  • The free trial runs 14 days

Pricing, plan by plan

Donorbox

Free
  • StandardFree
    • Unlimited donation forms and pages
    • Basic reporting
    • 2.95-3.95% transaction fees
  • Pro$150/month
    • Advanced customizations
    • Crypto and stock donations
    • AI assistant included

Zoho Meeting

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic meetings
    • Up to 100 participants
  • Pro$12/month
    • Advanced features
    • Up to 250 participants
  • Business$24/month
    • Unlimited participants
    • Custom branding

Which should you pick?

Choose Donorbox if

  • You need custom donation forms.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want peer-to-peer fundraising.

Choose Zoho Meeting if

  • You need hd video.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want whiteboard.

Questions people ask

Is Donorbox or Zoho Meeting better?
Neither clearly leads. Donorbox starts at Free and Zoho Meeting at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Donorbox or Zoho Meeting?
Donorbox starts at Free and Zoho Meeting at Free.
Does Donorbox or Zoho Meeting run on more platforms?
Donorbox runs on Web. Zoho Meeting runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Donorbox for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Donorbox best used for?
Donorbox is most often used for small to mid-sized nonprofits needing affordable donation processing in 96+ countries, organisations seeking integrated event ticketing and peer-to-peer fundraising, multi-channel giving strategies including text-to-give and membership programmes. Of those, small to mid-sized nonprofits needing affordable donation processing in 96+ countries and organisations seeking integrated event ticketing and peer-to-peer fundraising are not what Zoho Meeting is typically brought in for.
What can Donorbox do that Zoho Meeting cannot?
Donorbox covers Custom donation forms, Peer-to-peer fundraising, Payment processing, Donor management. Zoho Meeting covers HD video, Whiteboard, Recording, Mobile app. Both handle Zapier, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Donorbox: How much does Donorbox cost?

Donorbox Standard is free with 2.95-3.95% transaction fees. Pro is $150/month with 1.75-2% transaction fees, advanced customizations, and AI assistance. Premium requires a custom quote.

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Zoho Meeting: Does Zoho Meeting have a free tier?

Yes, the free plan allows up to 60 minutes of meetings with up to 100 participants, including seamless video conferencing and secure screen sharing.

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Donorbox: Is Donorbox free?

Yes, Donorbox Standard is free with unlimited donation forms and basic reporting, though transaction fees of 2.95-3.95% apply.

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Zoho Meeting: Are there additional taxes on top of Zoho Meeting's listed prices?

Yes, local taxes including VAT and GST will be charged in addition to the prices mentioned for paid plans.

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Donorbox: What are Donorbox's transaction fees by plan?

Standard plan charges 2.95-3.95% per transaction. Pro charges 1.75-2%. Premium charges 1.6-2%. All plans allow donors to cover processing fees.

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Zoho Meeting: What features are included in Zoho Meeting's paid plan?

The Meeting Plan includes multiple co-hosts, international dial-in capabilities, meeting recording, and storage. The page references a complete pricing structure for more details on specific features by tier.

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