RallyUp vs.
DonorPerfect

Fundraising tools can get weirdly complicated, fast.

Like…

“Do I need a full donor database and CRM for fundraising?”
“Or do I just want something that helps me run a killer campaign and raise more?”

Yep, totally fair questions. It can get complex.

Most folks who land here, whether they searched us up or heard from a friend, just want an effective way to fundraise.

You don’t have to choose a “system” that slows you down just because it’s familiar and “it’s what everyone else uses.”

If any of that hits home, stay with us.

This RallyUp vs. DonorPerfect guide breaks down the real differences, so you can decide whether you need a fundraising CRM… or a campaign engine built to help you raise more, faster and easier.

Features Comparison

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

Limited functionality and campaign types: No Raffles, A-thons, Sweepstakes, Store, or Fund-a-Need, Event Balances, Paddle Raise+

An expert will build your campaign for you, for free

Fundraising experts build professional campaigns tailored to your cause

Expert campaign review and optimization, for free

Fundraising experts review your campaign and offer guidance for success before you launch

Professional campaign planning, for free

Personal meeting with a pro who will help you plan the perfect fundraiser

Predesigned campaign templates built into the app

Quick start campaigns with Instant Fundraiser Templates. Just pick one and go

Form template library + donation page templates for common needs

Combine different campaign types in a single fundraiser

Combine any/all: Raffles, Auctions, Events & Ticketing, Sweepstakes, Crowdfunding, A-Thons, Store, Livestreaming

Limited to combining auctions/virtual-event streaming through integrated tools rather than one unified “mix-and-match” campaign page

Expert support from real people

Live assistance with fundraising specialists

Live chat plus phone support

Livestreaming

Built-in Livestreaming with fundraising games and spotlights for instant donations

Integrations only with third-party platforms (YouTube/Vimeo/Zoom, etc.)

Peer-to-Peer with all types of fundraisers

Peer-to-Peer with Raffles, Events & Ticketing, Sweepstakes, A-Thons, Crowdfunding, Store, Livestream

Limited to traditional peer-to-peer formats (donation/crowdfunding-style campaigns)

Total Custom Branding

Extensive customization options for complete branding capabilities.

Limited branding options with forms/pages (logo, colors, images) with customizable content

Full feature access 

Not a donor-tipping model; instead, donors can optionally add extra to help cover processing costs

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

Priced via personalized quote; payment processing fees apply. Optional “donors cover costs” settings can help offset processing

Platform fee coverage options (when donor tipping is disabled)

Organizers can pay fee, ask donors to cover it, or charge a flat convenience fee

Diverse payment options

Credit and debit cards, ACH Transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal

Reviews

4.8 rating

4.4 rating

vs. DonorPerfect

Final Takeaway

DonorPerfect is best when you need a full fundraising CRM to manage donor data long-term, for reporting, and keeping fundraising data organized across programs. However, it is not built for plug-and-play campaign formats (like raffles/sweepstakes and stacking multiple fundraiser types into one seamless campaign), so running those experiences usually requires additional tools or workarounds.

So if you’re looking for something a little more flexible… a little more powerful… maybe a lot more human – RallyUp might just be the better fit.

With RallyUp, you’re not stuck choosing between campaign types: you can combine them. Raffles, in-person events, online/live/silent auctions, livestreaming, a-thons, raffles/sweepstakes, stores, yep, all in one place. No upsells, no workarounds.

Need expert support to help you plan and launch? Try the Create My Campaign feature for free. Plus, there’s full branding, flexible pricing (including $0 platform fee options), and no gatekeeping behind an “Enterprise” label.

Still deciding?
Try RallyUp and see what happens when the platform works for you.