RallyUp vs StartSomeGood
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.
Nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers running social-impact crowdfunding campaigns who want a flexible 'tipping point' funding model rather than strict all-or-nothing.
On a kr100 donation, RallyUp delivers kr4.70 more to the recipient than StartSomeGood.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | RallyUp | StartSomeGood |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (kr100) | kr96.80★ winner | kr92.10 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 5% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + kr0.30★ winner | 2.9% + kr0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (9)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 23 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 0 | 1★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 4★ winner | 1 |
Winner by category.
kr96.80 vs kr92.10 reaches the recipient.
4.1 vs — on Trustpilot.
23 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.
Nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers running social-impact crowdfunding campaigns who want a flexible 'tipping point' funding model rather than strict all-or-nothing.
- ✓Mission-focused platform dedicated to nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers.
- ✓Success-based 5% platform fee charged only if a campaign reaches its goal.
- ✓Flexible 'tipping point' model releases funds once a minimum is reached, not strict all-or-nothing.
- ✓Option to pass platform and processing fees to donors or absorb them.
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 StartSomeGood?
On a kr100 donation, RallyUp delivers approximately kr96.80 to the recipient and StartSomeGood delivers approximately kr92.10. 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; StartSomeGood operates in 23.
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