Platform Comparison
Donation Based Fundraising Platforms – Ranked by ChatGPT
Rank Platform Name Avg Campaign Revenue Mobile App TCPA Compliant? Donor Fees Profit % Key Distinctions
1 Donate2Support $17,093.92 ✅ YES
App Store, Google Play
✅ YES 5.99% 86% Profit ✅Top performer
✅TCPA compliant
✅Industry best mobile app
2 Money Dolly $16,667 ✅ YES
App Store, Google Play
🚫 No
👍 1st Message from Member Phone
⚠️ Followup messages sent from company auto dialer w/o permission in violation of TCPA
6% 40% (products),
80% (donations)
🚫 Not Advertised
❌ Compliance risk
Combines products & donations
Significant mobile app development
3 Snap! Raise $6,333 ✅ YES
App Store, Google Play
🚫 Not Advertised 4-6%
🚫 Not Advertised
70-80%est.
🚫 Not Advertised
❌ Compliance risk
Strong campaign volume
4 Vertical Raise $5,000 (Est.) 🚫 No 🚫 No
⚠️ Web application sends texts & emails from company owned phone #s / email addresses in violation of TCPA
15% (Opt.)
Examples ⬇️
1, 2, 3
80%
🚫 Not Advertised
❌ No mobile app for donations
Looks like spam
❌ No supporter connection
❌ Hurts results
❌ Compliance risk
5 Booster $2,000–$5,000 (Est.) 🚫 Not Advertised 🚫 Not Advertised 4-6%
🚫 Not Advertised
60-70%est.
🚫 Not Advertised
❌ No mobile app
❌ Elementary focus
❌ Fun-Run events
6 Adrenaline Fundraising $3,000 (Est.) 🚫 Not Advertised 🚫 Not Advertised 4-6%
🚫 Not Advertised
70-85%est.
🚫 Not Advertised
❌ No mobile app for donations
Event-based campaigns
7 99Pledges $2,500 (Est.) 🚫 Not Advertised 🚫 Not Advertised 10% (Opt.) 95% ❌ No mobile app for donations
❌ Basic platform Lower-cost alternative
8 WiddyUP $2,000 (Est.) 🚫 Not Advertised 🚫 Not Advertised 2.9%+$0.30 (Opt.) 80,85,90% ❌ No mobile app for donations
❌ Focus on higher donation amounts
9 TeamFunded $2,000 (Est.) ✅ YES
App Store, Google Play
🚫 No
⚠️ All messages sent from company auto dialer w/o permission in violation of TCPA
5% (Opt.) 80-85%(Offer Varies)
🚫 Not Advertised
❌ No mobile app for donations
❌ Compliance risk
❌Basic functionality
10 F1Fund $1,500 (Est.) 🚫 Not Advertised 🚫 Not Advertised 4-6%
🚫 Not Advertised
70-85%est.
🚫 Not Advertised
❌ No mobile app for donations
❌ Compliance risk
Emerging platform
11 Fan Pledge Not Disclosed 🚫 Not Advertised 🚫 Not Advertised 6.42% 85%
🚫 Not Advertised
❌ No mobile app for donations
❌ Compliance risk
12 InstaRaise Not Disclosed ✅ YES
App Store, Google Play
🚫 Not Advertised 4-6%
🚫 Not Advertised
70-85%est.
🚫 Not Advertised
❌ No mobile app for donations
❌ Compliance risk
Text-based engagement
13 Fund-Team Not Disclosed 🚫 Not Advertised 🚫 Not Advertised 4-6%
🚫 Not Advertised
70-85%est.
🚫 Not Advertised
❌ No mobile app for donations
❌ Compliance risk
Small-scale platform
14 GroupFund Not Disclosed 🚫 Not Advertised 🚫 Not Advertised 9.19% – 29.9%
Examples ⬇️
9.19%, 11.96%, 29.9%
85%
🚫 Not Advertised
❌ No mobile app for donations
❌ Highest fees
❌ Compliance risk
Emerging platform
Disclaimer

Based on public data as of 8-11-2025; accuracy not guaranteed. For reference only—verify via official links. Not liable for actions taken on this information. For corrections or suggestions, please use our Contact Us Form.

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers.

A simple 5.99% processing fee is applied to each donation — well within industry norms and among the most transparent in fundraising.

Many platforms charge significantly more, including mandatory fees as high as 11.9%. Others disguise fees as “optional” 15% tips, which require donors to manually reduce or remove them across multiple confusing screens.

Many donors — in a rush to checkout — don’t successfully disable them or mistakenly believe the tip benefits the member or organization.

Our explanation is intentionally simple and transparent — no misleading language, no hidden markups, and no confusion.

We don’t charge groups anything to set up their campaign. All groups receive 86% of every dollar donated.

Our average campaign raises $17,000+. Teams using our text message tools and engagement system often raise between $10,000 and $50,000, depending on participation and group size.

Yes — we offer multiple ways to track participation:

  • In your mobile app, monitor invites sent, donations received, and student progress in real time.
  • Receive a daily emailed report with all key stats, including invite activity, donor engagement, and more.
  • Access a private Live Stats link to track campaign progress on demand.
  • At the end, get a full payout report with profit by student — ideal for credit-based or travel-bound programs.

Yes — our industry-leading prize program is built into the app to drive motivation and sharing.

Most groups award around $1,500 in cash prizes, which boosts participation, reach, and funds raised.

The app tracks all progress live, so sponsors can easily view standings and award prizes.

You get a dedicated campaign coach, a custom launch plan, live dashboards, and optimized communication tools. We’re with you every step to maximize your results.

Honestly — as fast as you want.

Just click here to start your fundraiser, drop in your contact and group info, and we can have you rolling as early as tomorrow.

Speed kills, right?

Other platforms often use automated phone numbers. Supporters don’t recognize the sender, and when they reply with questions — no one answers.

With our system, messages come from the member or parent’s real phone, so supporters recognize the number, trust the message, and can reply.

That personal touch builds trust and leads to much higher donation rates.

Some platforms promote high school payouts — but their donors face “optional” tips up to 15% or hidden fees up to 12%, cutting into results.

We keep it simple:
✅ No upfront costs
✅ A flat 86% payout — among the highest in fundraising
✅ One of the lowest, most transparent processing fees anywhere

📊 Want proof? See our platform comparison.

No. We never sell, rent, or share your donor data. All personal and team information stays secure and private — always.

Groups without a mobile app struggle to engage students. Relying on desktops or email slows momentum and limits sharing.

Our app puts everything in one place — personalized invite tools, live rankings, progress tracking, and prize standings — all from a phone.

When it’s that easy to participate, teams raise more. That’s why campaigns using our mobile app consistently outperform desktop-based platforms.

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