RallyUp
Online Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations
Rally Up vs.
DonorBox
Let’s address the elephant in the room full of fundraising platforms…
They all seem the same. Right?
They promise sleek donation forms and innovative tech, but when you’re in the weeds, it can feel like comparing laundry detergents. They all clean clothes, right?
Except one smells like lavender and the other makes you break out in hives.
Maybe you’re wondering:
“Is Donorbox enough for us as we grow?”
“Do we need more than forms and recurring giving?”
“Why do these fees feel like playing hide-and-seek with my budget?”
Totally fair questions.
Enter RallyUp, with a different spin on fundraising that goes beyond forms and into events and galas, raffles, auctions, and even livestreams.
This RallyUp vs Donorbox comparison breaks it down.
Features Comparison
Features
All-in-one fundraising platform
Advanced functionality for: Raffles, Auctions, Galas & Events, Sweepstakes, Events & Ticketing, Crowdfunding, Peer-to-Peer, A-Thons, Store, Livestreaming, and Donation Pages
DonorBox
Limited functionality and campaign type: No raffles, sweepstakes, auctions, online stores, and native livestreaming.
Features
An expert will build your campaign for you, for free
Fundraising experts build professional campaigns tailored to your cause
DonorBox
Features
Expert campaign review and optimization, for free
Fundraising experts review your campaign and offer guidance for success before you launch
DonorBox
Features
Professional campaign planning, for free
Personal meeting with a pro who will help you plan the perfect fundraiser
DonorBox
Features
Professional will complete your partially built, for free
If you create your campaign and get stuck or busy, a fundraising expert will complete it for you at no cost
DonorBox
Features
Predesigned campaign templates built into the app
Quick start campaigns with Instant Fundraiser Templates. Just pick one and go
DonorBox
Templates available, but setup is manual
Features
Combine different campaign types in a single fundraiser
Combine any/all: Raffles, Auctions, Events & Ticketing, Sweepstakes, Crowdfunding, A-Thons, Store, Livestreaming
DonorBox
Activities (events, P2P, memberships) run as separate modules.
No raffles/sweepstakes/auctions natively
Features
Built-in Livestreaming
Built-in Livestreaming with fundraising games and spotlights for instant donations
DonorBox
Features
Peer-to-Peer with all types of fundraisers
Peer-to-Peer with Raffles, Events & Ticketing, Sweepstakes, A-Thons, Crowdfunding, Store, Livestream
DonorBox
Limited to traditional peer-to-peer formats
Features
Total Custom Branding
Extensive customization options for complete branding capabilities.
DonorBox
Customization options are restricted.
While free donation forms are customizable, creating a custom domain is included in Donorbox Premium
Features
Full feature access
DonorBox
Tiered by paid plans
Features
Platform fees
Free Pricing: No platform fee; donors are prompted to leave optional tips
Flex Pricing: Platform fees apply based on campaign type:
2.9% for Events
2.9% for Online Store
4.9% for Auctions
4.9% for A-Thons & Crowdfunding
6.9% for Raffles & Sweepstakes
0% for Donation Pages
0% for Peer-to-Peer
0% for Livestreaming
This is in addition to processing fees of 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction or 1.9% + $0.30 for ACH transactions
DonorBox
Standard plan: $0/mo
2.95% for Donation Forms, Fundraising Pages, QuickDonate, Crowdfunding, Parent (Org) Peer-to-Peer.
3.95% for Event Ticketing, Memberships, Supporters’ (child) Peer-to-Peer pages.
Pro plan: $150/mo
1.75% for Donation Forms, Fundraising Pages, QuickDonate, Crowdfunding, and Parent P2P.
2% for Event Ticketing, Memberships, Supporters’ P2P.
Premium: Custom pricing
1.6% (most features) and 2% for Events/Memberships/Supporters’ P2P; contact sales.
Special case (asset gifts)
Crypto & Stock: 3.95% total per transaction
This is in addition to processing fees on: Stripe (cards & digital wallets): 2.2% + $0.30; ACH: 0.8% (capped at $5); other methods $0.80–1.6% + $0.30.
PayPal/Venmo (non-AMEX): 1.99% + $0.49.
Add-ons:
In-person giving (kiosk & tap-to-pay)
Donorbox Live Kiosk add-on: $50/mo for the first device, $15/mo per additional tablet. (Card reader hardware sold separately.)
Text-to-Give (add-on)
Standard long-code plan: $19/mo.
Short-code/Custom keyword plan: $50/mo.
Custom CSS: $85/mo
Features
Donor Tipping
Optional tips can be disabled (flat-rate platform fee). Option to allow tipping and keep donor tips
DonorBox
No donor “tipping” model
Features
Platform fee coverage options (when donor tipping is disabled)
Organizers can pay fee, ask donors to cover it, or charge a flat convenience fee
DonorBox
Organizer can absorb fees or ask donors to cover; no flat convenience-fee setting
Features
Diverse payment options
Credit and debit cards, ACH Transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal
DonorBox
Cards, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, plus SEPA, iDEAL, Bancontact, BACS (multi-currency)
Features
Reviews
G2
DonorBox
G2
vs. DonorBox
Final Takeaway
Donorbox works best if you’re focused on simple, recurring giving and want quick campaign circulation. It’s ideal for smaller teams that require reliable basics and a fast setup, and can afford monthly and platform fees.
On the other hand…
RallyUp is built for bigger ideas (for nonprofits of all sizes) and ease-of-use with auctions, raffles, livestreams, and full-blown hybrid events – without the complicated learning curve or endless add-ons disguised under different tiers.
You can launch faster with free expert guidance, customize everything to your brand, and choose flexible plans that grow with your funds (including true $0-platform fee options).
Ready to run campaigns that make you feel like you’re doing good deeds instead of splurging? Try RallyUp’s free demo and see what your next fundraiser could look like.
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Start fundraising for freeWhat people say about RallyUp
Hosting our online auction on RallyUp was such a win! We were able to customize the platform to showcase not only the items up for auction but our cause and mission with ease and the customer service couldn’t be beat. We will definitely turn to RallyUp again in the future!
— Stephanie Paddock, Michael J. Fox Foundation
RallyUp is one of the most intuitive and easy sites I have had the pleasure of using. I couldn’t ask for a better experience!
