Fundraise Up vs Pledge
Mid-size and large nonprofits running international online fundraising that want to maximize donation conversion with modern wallets, local payment rails, and multi-currency checkout.
US-based individuals, nonprofits and purpose-driven companies that want a free-to-start fundraiser with a wide range of giving methods - cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, stock, donor-advised funds and crypto - plus Shopify and API-based embedded giving.
Of every 100 donated, Pledge delivers 3.30 more per 100 to the recipient than Fundraise Up.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Fundraise Up in SEK, Pledge in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Fundraise Up | Pledge |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | kr93.50 | $96.80★ winner |
| Platform fee | 4% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + kr0.30 | 2.9% + $0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 46 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | US | US |
| Languages | 18★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 12★ winner | 10 |
Winner by category.
$96.80 vs kr93.50 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
46 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Mid-size and large nonprofits running international online fundraising that want to maximize donation conversion with modern wallets, local payment rails, and multi-currency checkout.
- ✓Conversion-optimized donation checkout adapted from e-commerce best practices.
- ✓Broad payment support: cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, bank debits, and cryptocurrency.
- ✓International, multi-currency checkout with local bank-debit rails (SEPA, BACS, BECS, iDEAL).
- ✓Used by large global nonprofits, signalling enterprise-grade reliability.
US-based individuals, nonprofits and purpose-driven companies that want a free-to-start fundraiser with a wide range of giving methods - cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, stock, donor-advised funds and crypto - plus Shopify and API-based embedded giving.
- ✓No mandatory platform fee - funded by optional donor tipping, with most donors choosing to cover the fees.
- ✓Exceptionally broad giving methods: cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, stock, donor-advised funds and cryptocurrency.
- ✓Donations are regranted through the Pledgeling Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) public charity, with multi-state US fundraising compliance.
- ✓Shopify "Give & Grow" app and embedded-giving APIs and widgets for e-commerce and product integrations.
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, Fundraise Up or Pledge?
Of every 100 donated, Fundraise Up delivers approximately kr93.50 to the recipient and Pledge delivers approximately $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?
Fundraise Up operates in 46 countries; Pledge operates in 1.
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