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Bloomerang vs Zeffy

Bloomerang lands on Depends, and Zeffy lands on Worth it.

Zeffy

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Worth it
Confidence: Medium

Small and mid-sized nonprofits should grab it: every feature is free, ratings run 4.8-4.9/5, and users report big fee savings.

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Bloomerang versus Zeffy
CompareBloomerangZeffy
VerdictDependsWorth it
Best forSmall-to-midsize nonprofitsSmall nonprofits on tight budgets
Who it's not forBrand-new nonprofits with spreadsheet-sized donor listsLarge nonprofits needing deep donor segmentation and automation
PrivacyNo known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.12No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.
Support qualityReddit threads question support responsivenessReviewers call customer service phenomenal
Public sentimentReviewers consistently praise ease of use, but Reddit threads question support quality and some buyers pick competitors.²Users overwhelmingly praise the zero-fee model and support quality, with complaints scarce across review sites.¹
Biggest gotchaUsers on Facebook report fees that climb with usage; get the full quote in writingDonor-data ownership flagged as a concern in comparisons; verify export terms before committing

Pick Bloomerang when

  • Small-to-midsize nonprofits
  • Donor retention-focused fundraising teams
  • Orgs replacing legacy donor databases
  • Teams wanting CRM, fundraising, and grants together

When Bloomerang is not a fit

  • Brand-new nonprofits with spreadsheet-sized donor lists
  • Anyone expecting a free tier
  • Very large enterprises . it targets mid-size orgs

Pick Zeffy when

  • Small nonprofits on tight budgets
  • Volunteer-run events, auctions, raffles
  • Groups replacing fee-heavy donation platforms
  • Teams wanting forms + CRM + email in one

When Zeffy is not a fit

  • Large nonprofits needing deep donor segmentation and automation
  • Orgs where donor-data ownership and export terms are non-negotiable
  • Teams requiring published security/PCI documentation before signing
  • Anyone who needs a heavyweight CRM, not a fundraising suite

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  13. Zeffy official homepagezeffy.com
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