RallyUp vs Spotfund
US nonprofits running game-based and event fundraising - raffles, sweepstakes, auctions and a-thons - that want multiple campaign types in one platform with no contracts and a free, donor-tip-funded option.
US individuals and small nonprofits running time-sensitive personal or community causes who value next-business-day payouts and a simple, mobile-first, socially shareable giving flow.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | RallyUp | Spotfund |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (NZ$100) | NZ$96.80 | NZ$96.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + NZ$0.30 | 2.9% + NZ$0.30 |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (9) | 4.7 (1,775)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 0 countries |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 0 | 1★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 4★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
Fees are level on a credit-card donation.
4.1 vs 4.7 on Trustpilot.
0 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
US nonprofits running game-based and event fundraising - raffles, sweepstakes, auctions and a-thons - that want multiple campaign types in one platform with no contracts and a free, donor-tip-funded option.
- ✓More than a dozen mix-and-match campaign types, from donation pages to raffles, auctions, sweepstakes, peer-to-peer and a-thons.
- ✓Free plan with no platform fee, funded by optional donor tips; no contracts, setup fees or minimum fees.
- ✓Built-in legal compliance for raffles and sweepstakes, including prewritten rules and a review before going live.
- ✓Reports over 55,000 nonprofits served and more than $1 billion raised.
US individuals and small nonprofits running time-sensitive personal or community causes who value next-business-day payouts and a simple, mobile-first, socially shareable giving flow.
- ✓Next-business-day payouts, faster than many peers that settle over several days.
- ✓Mobile-first, consumer-friendly giving flow optimized for social sharing.
- ✓Supports personal causes, nonprofits, community, sports, and business campaigns.
- ✓Nonprofit toolkit includes recurring donations, branded tax receipts, and event ticketing.
A third option.
Dutch and other social-impact initiators running Global-Goals-aligned campaigns who value personal coaching and community-building over a high-volume, self-serve crowdfunding marketplace.
Other comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, RallyUp or Spotfund?
On a NZ$100 donation, RallyUp delivers approximately NZ$96.80 to the recipient and Spotfund delivers approximately NZ$96.80. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Both platforms operate inside the EEA framework. Choose based on local payment-method coverage and language support.
Which platform has more country coverage?
RallyUp operates in 0 countries; Spotfund operates in 0.
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