RallyUp vs.
Mightycause 

Have you ever caught yourself thinking something like,

“Wait… aren’t all fundraising platforms basically the same? Why is this so confusing? Do I even need one?”

Yeah, you’re not alone in that spiral.

Most people who end up here—whether they stumbled in from a Google search or got a tip from a friend—are just looking for a better way to fundraise.

For some, that means getting set up faster and with less hassle. Others want their campaigns to actually look good—you know, the kind of page that makes donors go, “Wow, they’ve got it together.” And then there are folks who just want help—a real person to talk to, or even someone to build the whole thing for them. Oh, and everyone’s looking for the best way to raise the most money. (Obviously.)

If you’re nodding along to any of that, you’re in the right place.

In this head-to-head—RallyUp vs. Mightycause—we’re breaking down the top reasons why RallyUp might just be the better fit for you.

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 Auctions, Sweepstakes, Raffles, A-thons, Online store and In-person event tools. Event ticketing via Eventbrite.

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

Combine different campaign types in a single fundraiser

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

Livestreaming

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

Integrations only with third-party platforms (YouTube Live, Facebook Live, etc.)

Peer-to-Peer with all types of fundraisers

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

Peer-to-peer fundraising features for Crowdfunding, Events and A-Thons

Expert support from real people

Live assistance with fundraising specialists

No live chat support (Email/Articles)

Total Custom Branding

Extensive customization options for complete branding capabilities.

Solid basic branding tools, but customization is limited in scope. Organizations seeking full white-label experiences, flexible layouts, and deep brand alignment may find these capabilities restrictive

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

A free starter plan.

Essential plan: $79/month. Accelerate plan: $119/month Paid plans require a one-year commitment

Donors are prompted to cover an optional fee of 6.9% plus $0.30 per transaction (7.9% plus $0.30 for non-subscribers)

This is in addition to processing fees of up to 2.2% + $0.29 per transaction

Donor Tipping

Optional tips can be disabled (flat-rate platform fee). Option to allow tipping and keep donor tips

It uses a donor-tipping model but doesn’t let nonprofits keep the donor tips

Platform fee coverage options (when donor tipping is disabled)

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

On the free plan, donors can leave tips to support the platform. If you use a paid plan, tips are turned off and you just pay a set monthly fee. Tips go to platform, not to your organization

Payouts options

Allows organizers to link Stripe or PayPal accounts for direct deposits

Does not allow linking to Stripe or PayPal. Instead, donations are processed through their own system, and funds are deposited directly into the nonprofit’s bank account via ACH

Diverse payment options

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

Reviews

4.8 rating

4.4 rating

vs. Mightycause

Final Takeaway

Mightycause does a great job with the fundraising basics—think donations, events, and peer-to-peer campaigns. But if you’re hoping to run a raffle, a-thon, or something with a little more branded flair? That’s where it falls short.

RallyUp brings energy with 10 unique fundraising options, including sweepstakes, branded stores, a-thons, raffles, and more. It’s all designed to keep things fresh and keep your donors coming back for more.

Need support? Mightycause offers email and phone help, plus dedicated account managers if you’re on a higher-tier plan. Not too bad. But RallyUp levels it up with free, personalized support through our Create My Campaign service. Think hands-on setup help, expert campaign reviews, and live chat when you need it. All without paying extra.

So, which way are you leaning?
If you’re into simple, Mightycause is a safe bet.
But if you’re after flexibility, fun, and full-on fundraising power—
RallyUp is ready when you are.