Rally Up vs.
Fundraise Up

Picking a fundraising platform is like choosing pebbles from an ocean: they all look polished, but each hides its own edge.

At first glance, RallyUp and Fundraise Up seem almost identical: clean interfaces, smooth donation flows, and tools that make fundraising look effortless.

But once your first campaign wraps up, the contrast surfaces. One platform is designed for ongoing digital giving, while the other powers every type of fundraiser you can imagine.

Before you decide, ask yourself:

– Do you only need optimized donation forms, or full-blown events too?

– Will you want to run raffles, auctions, or livestreams later?

– Is ongoing expert support important, or are you fine managing things yourself?

Here’s how RallyUp and Fundraise Up stack up once you look past the shiny surface.

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

Primarily focused on donation forms, peer-to-peer campaigns, and CRM integration. No raffles or sweepstakes, no auctions, no store, no dedicated a-thons (customizable through P2P).

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

Revenue-ready donation page templates and email campaign templates. No multi-campaign templates.

Combine different campaign types in a single fundraiser

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

Built-in Livestreaming

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

No native livestreaming; supports linking donation pages or QR codes in livestreams.

Peer-to-Peer with all types of fundraisers

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

Peer-to-peer “Fundraisers” feature with personalized pages for supporters.

Total Custom Branding

Extensive customization options for complete branding capabilities.

Brandable UI; Elements feature lets you embed and customize components directly on your website.

Full feature access 

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

4% transaction fee + Stripe/PayPal processing (~2.2% + $0.30).

Quick Start Plan: Best for orgs processing ≤ $300k/year. No setup/support/contract fees. 24/7 support. Free migration + full feature access.

Enterprise Plan: Best for orgs > $300k/year. Dedicated Customer Success Manager. No cost implementation, 24/7 support, free migration.

Add-ons

Done-for-you services are free. Custom domain mapping is a one‑time $99 fee.

None required, all features included; no paid add-ons.

Donor Tipping

On the Free plan, donors see an optional tip (can’t be turned off).

To remove tipping and use a flat platform fee, switch to the Flex plan.

Platform fee coverage options

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

Donors can choose to cover processing fees at checkout.

Diverse payment options

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

Cards, ACH, Bacs, BECS, SEPA, ACSS (PAD), iDEAL, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, Crypto,

Reviews

4.8 rating

vs. Fundraise Up

Final Takeaway

Fundraise Up is built for nonprofits that focus on digital giving and donor relationships. Its automated optimization, CRM integrations, and branded donation components make it perfect for year-round campaigns and recurring donations.

But if your team wants to run interactive events – from raffles and auctions to hybrid galas – Fundraise Up will feel limited. That’s where RallyUp takes the lead.

With built-in livestreaming, pay-as-you-go pricing, and expert help included, RallyUp gives you the freedom to combine campaign types and fundraise your way – without extra contracts, setup time, or third-party tools.

Check out RallyUp’s unique features and see how your next fundraiser could come to life