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Head-to-head · Fundraising Software

CharityEngine vs Fundraise Up

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score CharityEngine #6 in Fundraising Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit CharityEngine
Fundraise Up #8 in Fundraising Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 6 features Visit Fundraise Up

CharityEngine leads on 0 checks, Fundraise Up on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCharityEngine · 8.8/10
  • Most featuresFundraise Up · 3 of 6

CharityEngine scores higher on our rubric for fundraising software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

CharityEngine is the better fit for mid-sized and enterprise nonprofit teams. Fundraise Up is the better fit for digital-first fundraisers optimizing online donations.

  • CharityEngine fits best

    Mid-sized and enterprise nonprofit teams

  • Fundraise Up fits best

    Digital-first fundraisers optimizing online donations

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Side by side

Feature CharityEngine 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Fundraise Up 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #6 in Fundraising Software #8 in Fundraising Software
Best for Mid-sized and enterprise nonprofit teams Digital-first fundraisers optimizing online donations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Integrations 7,000+ integrations 13 integrations
Features CharityEngine 1/6 · Fundraise Up 3/6
Donation forms Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Recurring donations ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Peer-to-peer fundraising Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Event fundraising Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Donor management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Text-to-give Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Unified donor CRM, segmentation, receipts, and recurring-giving tools
  • Campaigns, events, auctions, peer-to-peer, advocacy, and memberships
  • Advanced reporting, APIs, mobile apps, and broad integrations
  • Recurring giving with donor self-service controls
  • Peer-to-peer, event, and in-person fundraising workflows
  • Cards, wallets, bank debits, crypto, and fund payments
Cons
  • Purchasing requires contacting sales rather than selecting a public price
  • Its wide module set may exceed the needs of small nonprofits
  • Organizations seeking a narrow fundraising tool may face unnecessary scope
  • Performance-based pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Payment processing fees are separate from platform pricing
  • No free plan is offered
Our verdict

CharityEngine is a nonprofit CRM and fundraising platform for organizations managing donors, donations, campaigns, events, communications, payments, and recurring giving. Its unified supporter records connect online donation forms, landing…

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Fundraise Up is an AI-powered digital fundraising and donation platform for nonprofit organizations. It targets digital-first fundraisers that want to optimize online donations while supporting recurring giving, peer-to-peer campaigns,…

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  1. CharityEngineFundraising Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. Fundraise UpFundraising Software 8.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CharityEngine — where it wins

    • Unified donor CRM, segmentation, receipts, and recurring-giving tools
    • Campaigns, events, auctions, peer-to-peer, advocacy, and memberships
    • Advanced reporting, APIs, mobile apps, and broad integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Purchasing requires contacting sales rather than selecting a public price
    • Its wide module set may exceed the needs of small nonprofits
    • Organizations seeking a narrow fundraising tool may face unnecessary scope

  • Fundraise Up — where it wins

    • Recurring giving with donor self-service controls
    • Peer-to-peer, event, and in-person fundraising workflows
    • Cards, wallets, bank debits, crypto, and fund payments

    Where it doesn't

    • Performance-based pricing requires a sales conversation
    • Payment processing fees are separate from platform pricing
    • No free plan is offered

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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