RallyUp
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.
A US-based multichannel nonprofit fundraising platform, running since 2012, combining donation pages with raffles, auctions, sweepstakes, peer-to-peer and a-thons, with a free tip-funded plan and optional paid plans.
- Funding model i
- Optional tip
- Platform fee i
- 0% + tip
- Payment processing fee i
- 2.9% + £0.30
- Recipient gets i
- £96.80 / £100
- Data residency i
- US
- Registered entity i
- RallyUp.com, Inc. (Delaware C-corp)
- Refund policy i
- Refunds at the campaign organiser's discretion (RallyUp not obligated); if approved, ~5 business days
- Countries i
- 34
- Languages i
- 0
- Trustpilot i
- 4.1 / 5
- Domain Rating i
- 78 / 100
- Transparency i
- 4 / 5
- Last updated
- 2026-08-12
Our overall editorial assessment. Full weights are published in the methodology.
The review
RallyUp is a multichannel online fundraising platform for nonprofits that has operated since 2012 and is run by RallyUp.com, Inc., a Delaware corporation. Rather than a single donation tool, it offers more than a dozen mix-and-match campaign types - donation pages, raffles, auctions, sweepstakes, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, a-thons, ticketing and storefronts - and reports having helped over 55,000 nonprofits raise more than $1 billion.
The platform runs two pricing models. Its free plan charges no platform fee and is funded by optional donor tips at checkout, so an organization never pays a platform fee even when no one tips; an alternative Flex plan applies a platform fee that varies by campaign type in exchange for keeping more donor-tip revenue. On top of either model, payment processors charge roughly 1.9-2.9% plus a fixed per-transaction fee, and there are no contracts, setup fees or minimum fees.
A distinctive strength is RallyUp's handling of game-based fundraising: it provides prewritten rules and a compliance review for raffles and sweepstakes, the latter structured with a free entry method so they can run in jurisdictions that restrict raffles. This makes it especially useful for US nonprofits running gaming-style campaigns. Organizations outside the US can use it too, though support for local European payment rails is limited and the interface is English-first.
Payments are processed through Stripe and PayPal, with cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay supported, and the platform can collect in a range of currencies based on each organization's primary-currency setting. Personal data and the service are hosted in the United States, which European organizations handling GDPR-sensitive donor data should weigh.
What’s good, what’s not.
- ✓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.
- ✓Payments via Stripe and PayPal, with cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay supported.
- −US data residency may not suit European organizations with GDPR-sensitive donor data.
- −Limited support for European local payment rails (no iDEAL or Bancontact).
- −English-first interface with no published multilingual UI support.
- −On the paid Flex plan, platform fees vary by campaign type and can be higher for raffles and sweepstakes.
Where each £100 actually goes.
Fees vary by payment method. We default to Credit card because that’s the dominant method in the United Kingdom.
34 countries · 0 languages · 4 payment methods.
Better-fit alternatives to RallyUp.
Our curated shortlist — the platforms we’d actively recommend instead of RallyUp for fundraising in the United Kingdom, with the figures behind the call.
RallyUp keeps donor data in US; WhyDonate is EEA-resident and GDPR-native, so personal data never leaves the region.
Zeffy lets more of each donation through than RallyUp — £100.00 reaches the recipient per 100, against £96.80.
JustGiving lets more of each donation through than RallyUp — £97.80 reaches the recipient per 100, against £96.80.
See how RallyUp stacks up head-to-head.
Frequently asked questions
What does RallyUp charge?
RallyUp charges a 0% platform fee with an optional voluntary donor tip on top, plus 2.9% + £0.30 in payment processing per donation.
Where is RallyUp based?
RallyUp was founded in — and is headquartered in —. Data residency is US.
Which countries does RallyUp operate in?
RallyUp operates in 34 countries, including Austria, Australia, Belgium.
Which payment methods does RallyUp support?
RallyUp accepts Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal.
Is RallyUp suitable for nonprofits?
RallyUp’s primary audience is individual fundraisers and groups; nonprofits can use the platform but may find specialized alternatives better suited.
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