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Salsa CRM vs Zeffy

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Salsa CRM

Nonprofits

Integrated CRM and email marketing for nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zeffy logo

Zeffy

Nonprofits

100% free fundraising platform for nonprofits

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zeffy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Salsa CRM no longer sold as Salsa. salsalabs.com redirects to Bonterra, which absorbed it alongside EveryAction; Zeffy revenue model relies entirely on donor voluntary tips with no guaranteed income
  • They diverge on capability: Salsa CRM covers Contact management, Zeffy covers Donation forms.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Salsa CRM and Zeffy actually diverge.

Attributes where Salsa CRM and Zeffy differ
AttributeSalsa CRMZeffy
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20002019

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Nonprofits).

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 Salsa CRM

  • Contact management
  • Email marketing
  • Fundraising tools
  • Advocacy campaigns
  • Analytics
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Salesforce

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.

Salsa CRM

  • Business operationsnot Zeffy
  • Productivitynot Zeffy
  • Automationnot Zeffy

Zeffy

  • Donation collection for nonprofitsnot Salsa CRM
  • Event ticketing with check-innot Salsa CRM
  • Membership sales with tiersnot Salsa CRM
  • Peer-to-peer fundraising campaignsnot Salsa CRM
  • In-person payment with Tap to Paynot Salsa CRM

Where each one falls short

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

Salsa CRM

  • No longer sold as Salsa. salsalabs.com redirects to Bonterra, which absorbed it alongside EveryAction
  • Pricing is not published

Zeffy

  • Revenue model relies entirely on donor voluntary tips with no guaranteed income
  • All features included equally with no upgrade path for additional capabilities

Pricing, plan by plan

Salsa CRM

On request
  • Essential$85/month
    • Contact management
    • Email marketing
  • Advanced$200/month
    • Fundraising tools
    • Advocacy campaigns
    • Reporting

Zeffy

Free
  • Free ForeverFree
    • Unlimited donations
    • Ticketing
    • Memberships

Which should you pick?

Choose Salsa CRM if

  • You need contact management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want email marketing.
Salsa CRM review

Choose Zeffy if

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

Questions people ask

Is Salsa CRM or Zeffy better?
Neither clearly leads. Salsa CRM 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, Salsa CRM or Zeffy?
Zeffy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Salsa CRM and Free for Zeffy.
Does Salsa CRM or Zeffy run on more platforms?
Salsa CRM runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. 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. Salsa CRM starts at On request.
What is Salsa CRM best used for?
Salsa CRM 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 Salsa CRM do that Zeffy cannot?
Salsa CRM covers Contact management, Email marketing, Fundraising tools, Advocacy campaigns. Zeffy covers Donation forms, Event ticketing, Membership management, Peer-to-peer fundraising. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Zeffy: How much does Zeffy cost for nonprofits?

Zeffy is completely free for nonprofits. There are no platform fees, transaction fees, credit card processing fees, monthly subscriptions, or setup costs. Nonprofits retain 100% of funds raised.

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Zeffy: How does Zeffy make money if it's free?

Zeffy relies on voluntary donor tips at checkout. On average, 2 out of 3 donors leave a tip. Tips are optional and donors can opt out, but Zeffy operates on this voluntary contribution model.

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Zeffy: What nonprofit organizations can use Zeffy?

Schools, churches, sports teams, animal rescues, food banks, volunteer fire departments, arts organizations, and PTAs can all use Zeffy. Over 100,000 nonprofits globally use the platform.

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