Is RallyUp Right for you?

Why choose RallyUp over other solutions?

Even if RallyUp looks amazing to you, we know you can’t trust your meaningful cause to just anyone. You need to exercise due diligence and make sure you choose the perfect solution.

On this page, we give you insight into how RallyUp compares with some of the other fundraising solutions out there.

Classy

Slow and Costly

Feature RallyUp Classy
Setup Speed Instant, No Waiting Coding, Contracts, & Demos Required
Flexibility No Commitments Locked into 3-Year Contracts
Pricing Transparency Free, No Hidden Costs Hidden & Fee-Heavy
Campaign Options 10 Activity Types ~5 Types
Support Services Free for Everyone Limited to Big Clients
Why RallyUp?

RallyUp eliminates barriers with instant setup, transparent pricing, and free expert support, helping you to raise more with less hassle.

Key Comparisons:

  • Complicated Setup
    Classy requires a lengthy implementation process, often involving website coding and technical setup. On top of that, there are contracts and demos that delay your fundraising. In contrast, RallyUp lets you launch in minutes. No coding, contracts, or waiting required.
  • Opaque Pricing
    Classy’s pricing is hidden and packed with fees that cut into your revenue. RallyUp offers free, transparent pricing with no hidden costs.
  • Fewer Fundraising
    Types 
Classy offers only half the fundraising options RallyUp has, limiting your ability to keep donors excited and engaged. RallyUp includes 10 customizable activities like raffles, auctions, and sweepstakes for fresh, exciting campaigns.
  • Reserved Support
    Classy offers a Help Center and “Care Team” but reserves hands-on support for its biggest clients. RallyUp offers free expert assistance for everyone, including campaign setup, optimization, and live support.

Qgiv

Expensive and Overcomplicated

Feature RallyUp Qgiv
Pricing Transparency Free, No Hidden Costs Hundreds per Month + Fees
Support Services Hands-On for Everyone Standard Articles & Training
Setup Speed Instant, No Waiting Requires Onboarding
Why RallyUp?

RallyUp eliminates barriers of high costs, confusing pricing, and limited support, empowering you to raise more with free tools, instant setup, and expert guidance.

Key Comparisons:

  • High Costs for Essential Features
    Qgiv charges $25/month for basic access, plus $159/month for text fundraising, $259/month for peer-to-peer campaigns, and $259/month for auctions. RallyUp includes all these tools at no cost, saving you thousands annually.
  • Complicated Pricing Structure
    Platform fees, transaction fees, and optional add-ons make Qgiv’s pricing costly and difficult to predict. RallyUp’s pricing is free and transparent, with no hidden costs or surprise charges.
  • Cookie Cutter Support Services
    Qgiv provides access to help articles, a Knowledge Base, and limited live support. RallyUp goes further by including hands-on assistance, such as free campaign setup, expert campaign reviews, and live support.

Givebutter

Standardized Templates and Basic Support

Feature RallyUp Givebutter
Campaign Customization Extensive and Flexible Standardized Templates
Support Services Personalized and Hands-On Help Center and some Chat Support
Peer-to-Peer Tools Gamified & Customizable Basic & Limited
Why RallyUp?

RallyUp delivers the hands-on support, advanced customization, and engaging tools you need to create standout campaigns that drive results.

Key Comparisons:

  • Generic Campaign Templates
    Givebutter provides pre-designed templates that may restrict your ability to fully express your organization’s unique identity. RallyUp offers extensive customization options, allowing you to tailor every aspect of your campaign to resonate with your audience.
  • Basic Support Services
    While Givebutter offers a Help Center and chat support, it lacks personalized, hands-on assistance. RallyUp provides free campaign setup, expert optimization, and live support, making sure your campaigns are easy to set up and effective.
  • Limited Peer-to-Peer Tools
    While Givebutter offers basic peer-to-peer fundraising features, its functionality is primarily focused on simple donation pages, RallyUp provides unmatched versatility. Our peer-to-peer campaigns support raffles, crowdfunding, events and ticketing, a-thons, sweepstakes, and even an online store—offering capabilities no competitor, including Givebutter, provides.

Fundraise Up

Limited Campaign Variety

Feature RallyUp Fundraise Up
Campaign Variety 10 Activity Types Donation page Focused
Pricing Transparency Transparent and Free Hidden, Requires Request
Support Services Personalized and Hands-On Standardized and Help Articles
Why RallyUp?

RallyUp eliminates the limitations of narrow tools, hidden pricing, and delayed access, helping you to create unique campaigns with diverse activities, expert guidance, and instant, transparent setup.

Key Comparisons:

  • Lack of Campaign Variety
    Fundraise Up primarily supports donation pages and recurring giving, limiting your ability to excite and engage donors with unique campaigns. RallyUp offers 10 different ways to raise, including raffles, sweepstakes, auctions, and a-thons, giving you the tools to create better and higher performing donor experiences.
  • Hidden Pricing and Delayed Setup
    Fundraise Up requires users to “request an account” to access the platform, and pricing details aren’t easy to find. RallyUp is transparent, with no hidden costs, and lets you start campaigns immediately without delays.
  • Limited Personalized Support
    Fundraise Up provides some onboarding and technical resources but lacks hands-on campaign setup or optimization assistance. RallyUp includes free expert guidance, campaign reviews, and live support for every user, ensuring every campaign you create is as successful as possible.

Mightycause

Subscription Fees and Limited Activities

Feature RallyUp Mightycause
Subscription Fees None $79-119/Month
Setup Speed Instant Access Demo or Setup Required
Campaign Variety 10 Activity Types Standard Fundraising Tools
Support Services Free and Hands-On Tiered, Account Manager Extra
Why RallyUp?

RallyUp eliminates the costly subscriptions, slow start up, limited campaign types, and tiered support, empowering you to create unique campaigns with diverse activities, expert guidance, and free tools.

Key Comparisons:

  • Subscription-Based Pricing
    Mightycause requires a monthly subscription ($79–$119/month) for access to its tools, plus transaction fees. RallyUp eliminates subscription fees entirely, providing all features with no upfront costs or commitments.
  • Delayed Access
    Mightycause requires scheduling a demo or account setup before starting your campaigns, slowing down the process. RallyUp allows you to create and launch campaigns instantly.
  • Limited Campaign
    Activities
Mightycause focuses on basic donation pages and event fundraising. RallyUp offers 10 unique activities, including raffles, sweepstakes, auctions, and a-thons, allowing for more engaging and dynamic campaigns.
  • Restricted Hands-On Support
    Mightycause’s support is tiered, with dedicated account managers available only to higher-tier subscribers. RallyUp provides free, hands-on support for all users, including campaign setup, expert reviews, and live assistance.

BetterWorld

Limited all around

Feature RallyUp BetterWorld
Interface Intuitive and User-Friendly Clunky and Time-Consuming
Support Services Personalized and Hands-On General Support
Fundraising Customization Fully customizable Basic, not flexible
Why RallyUp?

RallyUp eliminates the frustration of clunky tools, minimal support, and limited flexibility, helping you to create seamless and exciting campaigns, expert guidance, and easy to use platform.

Key Comparisons:

  • Clunky Interface
    BetterWorld’s interface can be difficult to navigate, leading to frustration and wasted time. RallyUp’s platform is designed to be intuitive and easy to use, helping you focus on fundraising instead of troubleshooting.
  • Limited Support Services
    BetterWorld provides general “support” but lacks personalized, hands-on assistance. RallyUp offers free campaign setup, expert reviews, and live support to ensure every campaign is ready for success, quickly.
  • Basic Fundraising Tools
    While BetterWorld offers auctions, sweepstakes, and donation forms, its features are not designed for flexibility. RallyUp lets you choose from 10 customizable fundraising types, allowing you to engage donors and create dynamic campaigns.

DonorBox

Limited Campaign Variety and Tiered Support

Feature RallyUp Donorbox
Fundraising Activities 10 Activity Types Basic Forms and Recurring Giving
Platform Fees Free Option 1.75% per Donation
Support Services Free and Hands-On Tiered, Account Manager Extra
Why RallyUp?

RallyUp eliminates the limitations of limited tools, platform fees, and tiered support, empowering you to create unique campaigns with diverse activities, expert guidance, and free tools.

Key Comparisons:

  • Limited Campaign Variety
    Donorbox emphasizes recurring giving and donation forms but lacks options for more interactive or engaging campaigns. RallyUp provides 10 campaign types, including raffles, sweepstakes, and auctions, giving you the flexibility to connect with donors in new ways.
  • Donation Page Fees
    Unlike Donorbox, which charges a 1.75% platform fee on donations (plus processing fees) on its free plan, RallyUp offers 0% fees on donation pages—and no donor tipping required. This means more of your donors’ contributions go directly to your cause.
  • Tiered Support Services
    Donorbox only offers dedicated account managers for higher-tier plans, leaving you without personalized guidance. RallyUp provides free campaign setup, expert reviews, and live support for all users, ensuring every campaign reaches its full potential.

GiveSmart

Opaque Pricing and Limited Activities

Feature RallyUp GiveSmart
Pricing Transparency Transparent, No Hidden Fees Opaque, Contact for Details
Fundraising Activities 10 Activity Types Limited Options
Support Services Free and Hands-On Tiered, Varies by Plan
Why RallyUp?

RallyUp eliminates the limitations of opaque pricing, limited tools, and tiered support, helping you to create unique campaigns, using expert guidance, and transparent costs.

Key Comparisons:

  • Opaque Pricing Structure
    GiveSmart requires you to contact them for pricing, delaying your ability to start fundraising and leaving you uncertain about costs. RallyUp offers transparent pricing with no hidden fees, so you can begin immediately with confidence.
  • Limited Fundraising Activities
    GiveSmart focuses on mobile bidding, event management, and donations but lacks variety. RallyUp provides 10 unique activities, including raffles, sweepstakes, auctions, and a-thons, offering more ways to engage donors.
  • Tiered Support Services
    GiveSmart’s support depends on your subscription level, with premium plans getting personalized assistance. RallyUp offers free, hands-on support for all users, ensuring every campaign gets expert guidance.

GalaBid

Opaque Pricing and Limited Activities

Feature RallyUp GalaBid
Pricing Transparency Transparent, No Hidden Fees Opaque, Contact for Details
Fundraising Activities 10 Activity Types Narrow Focus (Auctions, Raffles)
Support Services Free and Hands-On Tiered, Varies by Plan
Why RallyUp?

RallyUp eliminates the limitations of opaque pricing, limited tools, and tiered support, empowering you to create unique campaigns with diverse activities, expert guidance, and transparent costs.

Key Comparisons:

  • Opaque Pricing Structure
    GalaBid requires you to contact them for pricing information, delaying your ability to start fundraising and leaving you uncertain about costs. RallyUp offers transparent pricing with no hidden fees, so you can begin immediately with confidence.
  • Narrow Fundraising Focus
    GalaBid primarily supports silent auctions and basic donation pages, limiting the diversity of your campaigns. RallyUp provides 10 unique activities, including sweepstakes, a-thons, and fully customizable options, allowing you to create more engaging and dynamic donor experiences.
  • Limited Support Services
    GalaBid’s support depends on your subscription level, with personalized assistance reserved for premium plans. RallyUp includes free hands-on support for all users, offering expert campaign setup, optimization reviews, and live guidance if you need it.

OneCause

Event-Centric and Restrictive

Feature RallyUp OneCause
Campaign Variety 10 Activity Types Event and Auction Focus
Pricing Transparency Transparent, No Hidden Fees Opaque, Contact for Details
Support Services Free and Hands-On Tiered, Premium Access Only
Why RallyUp?

RallyUp eliminates the limitations of event-focused tools, opaque pricing, and restricted support, helping you to create unique campaigns, with expert guidance, and instant access. 

Key Comparisons:

  • Event-Centric Focus
    OneCause is primarily designed for managing events and auctions, offering fewer options for creative or varied fundraising campaigns. RallyUp provides 10 diverse activities, including sweepstakes, raffles, and a-thons, giving you more flexibility to engage donors in unique ways.
  • Opaque Pricing and Delayed Access
    OneCause requires you to contact them for pricing information and setup, creating delays and uncertainty. RallyUp provides transparent, upfront pricing and instant access, so you can start your campaign right away.
  • Not User Friendly
    OneCause often advises you to hire them or a consultant to set up your events, making their platform harder and more time-consuming to manage on your own. RallyUp’s intuitive platform empowers you to run campaigns effortlessly and quickly without extra costs or training.
  • Tiered Support Services
    OneCause’s support prioritizes higher-paying customers, with dedicated account management reserved for premium plans. RallyUp provides free, hands-on support for every user, including campaign setup, optimization reviews, and live assistance to ensure success.

CauseVox

Limited Options and Tiered Support

Feature RallyUp CauseVox
Fundraising Activities 10 Activity Types Donations and Ticketing
Support Services Free and Hands-On Standard: Priority for Premier Plan
Scalability Supports Large Campaigns Better for Smaller Efforts
Why RallyUp?

RallyUp eliminates narrow tools and tiered support, empowering you to scale your fundraising with expert guidance and easy to use, advanced tools. 

Key Comparisons:

  • Limited Fundraising Activities
    CauseVox supports donation pages, and event ticketing but lacks options for more interactive campaigns. RallyUp offers 10 unique activities, including raffles, and sweepstakes, helping you engage more with your donors.
  • Tiered Support Services
    CauseVox provides standard support, with priority service and onboarding limited to Premier Plan users. RallyUp ensures free, hands-on support for all users, including expert campaign setup, reviews, and live assistance, so every campaign gets expert guidance.
  • Best for Limited Campaigns
    CauseVox works okay for smaller fundraising efforts but lacks the scalability and tools needed for larger campaigns. RallyUp supports campaigns of all sizes with advanced tools designed to grow alongside your organization.

Raisely

Costly Subscriptions and Narrow Focus

Feature RallyUp Raisely
Fundraising Activities 10 Activity Types Donations and Peer-to-Peer
Subscription No Subscription Fees Up to $149/Month
Support Services Free and Hands-On Tiered, Premium for Higher Plans
Why RallyUp?

RallyUp eliminates costly subscriptions, limited campaign types, and tiered support, helping you to create standout campaigns with no upfront cost and maximum flexibility. 

Key Comparisons:

  • High Subscription Costs
    Raisely’s pricing ranges from a free plan with limited tools to $149/month for its premium tier, which gates essential features. RallyUp eliminates subscription fees entirely, giving you access to all the tools at no cost.
  • Narrow Campaign Types
    Raisely focuses on donation pages, and event ticketing but lacks options for activities like raffles, sweepstakes, or a-thons. RallyUp provides 10 unique fundraising options, like raffles and sweepstakes, helping you engage your donors in new and creative ways.
  • Tiered Support Access
    Raisely limits dedicated support to higher-paying users on premium plans, leaving basic-tier users without full access to assistance. RallyUp offers free, hands-on support for every user, including campaign setup, optimization reviews, and live assistance, making sure you always have the help you need.

DonorDrive

High Costs and Narrow Features

Feature RallyUp DonorDrive
Pricing Transparent, No Hidden Fees Requires Demo: Hundreds per Month
Fundraising Activities 10 Activity Types Donations and Events
Ease of Setup Intuitive and Guided Complex
Why RallyUp?

RallyUp eliminates unclear pricing, limited tools, and complex implementation, helping  you to create standout campaigns with expert guidance, for free with no subscription fees.

Key Comparisons:

  • Unclear and Expensive Pricing
    DonorDrive does not disclose pricing publicly, requiring a demo to learn details. Costs reportedly run into the hundreds per month, making it less accessible for smaller organizations. RallyUp offers transparent, no subscription pricing, so you can start campaigns immediately without delays or surprises.
  • Narrow Campaign Focus
    DonorDrive supports donation pages and event ticketing but lacks features for raffles, sweepstakes, and a-thons. RallyUp offers 10 unique fundraising activities, providing more exciting options to connect with donors.
  • Complex Startup
    DonorDrive’s setup can require significant time and resources to launch campaigns. RallyUp is designed for simplicity and provides free hands-on support. Our experts can build your campaign for you, review your setup, and optimize it for success, saving you time and effort.

Zeffy

Basic Tools and Limited Support

Feature RallyUp Zeffy
Customization Advanced and Flexible Very Basic Customization
Support Services Free and Hands-On Standard Customer Support
Fundraising Activities 10 Activity Types Basic Donation Pages, Raffles, & Auctions
Why RallyUp?

RallyUp offers advanced customization, diverse fundraising options, and personalized support to help you create campaigns that stand out and succeed.

Key Comparisons:

  • Basic Customization
    While Zeffy offers only basic customization for forms and event pages, RallyUp allows you to tailor of campaigns to look exactly how you want them to. With features like total custom branding on all fundraising types, personalized messaging, and gamified engagement options, RallyUp helps you deliver an unbeatable donor experience.
  • Limited Support
    Zeffy primarily relies on basic support and FAQ pages. RallyUp, on the other hand, provides free, hands-on assistance, including expert setup, optimization reviews, and live support to ensure your campaigns succeed.
  • Basic Fundraising Activities
    Zeffy supports basic donation pages, raffles, and auctions but lacks options like sweepstakes and a-thons. Their tools have limited flexibility and customization. RallyUp offers more activities with advanced tools to create campaigns that match your needs, helping you engage donors.

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