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Head-to-head · Nonprofit Payment Processing Software

Donately vs Fundraise Up

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Donately #6 in Nonprofit Payment Processing Software 5.4/10 Free plan · paid from $99/mo Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Donately
Fundraise Up #7 in Nonprofit Payment Processing Software 3.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Fundraise Up

Donately leads on 1 check, Fundraise Up on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDonately · 5.4/10
  • Free planonly Donately

Donately scores higher on our rubric for nonprofit payment processing software: 5.4 against 3.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

Donately offers free plan; Fundraise Up doesn't.

Donately is the better fit for established nonprofits needing reporting and integrations. Fundraise Up is the better fit for large teams needing payment flexibility.

  • Donately fits best

    Established nonprofits needing reporting and integrations

  • Fundraise Up fits best

    Large teams needing payment flexibility

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Side by side

Feature Donately 5.4/10 Visit ↗ Fundraise Up 3.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 5.4 3.4
Ranking #6 in Nonprofit Payment Processing Software #7 in Nonprofit Payment Processing Software
Best for Established nonprofits needing reporting and integrations Large teams needing payment flexibility
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $99/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 16 integrations 13 integrations
Features Donately 1/5 · Fundraise Up 1/5
Recurring gifts ✓ ✓
Event payments Not published Not published
Campaign pages Not published Not published
Automated receipts Not published Not published
Donor records Not published Not published
Specs
Reporting depth Not published Not published
Payment methods Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Full fundraising features available on every plan
  • Advanced reporting, donor management, and data export
  • Broad CRM, payment, website, and automation integrations
  • Supports cards, wallets, bank debits, crypto, and donor-advised funds
  • Combines recurring giving, peer-to-peer, events, and virtual donations
  • Connects with major CRMs, payment providers, and marketing tools
Cons
  • Payment-processing fees apply separately to every plan
  • Platform access is limited to web and API
  • The $5,000 no-fee option requires a one-time payment
  • No free plan is available
  • Requires contact with sales for pricing
  • Payment processing fees are separate from platform pricing
Our verdict

Donately is an online fundraising platform for nonprofits, schools, churches, teams, agencies, and other mission-driven organizations. Its feature set covers customizable donation forms, embeddable widgets, recurring donations, campaign…

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Fundraise Up is a digital fundraising and donation platform for nonprofit organizations, particularly larger teams managing varied campaigns and payment needs. Its tools cover hosted campaign pages, checkout modals, donation forms, website…

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  1. DonatelyNonprofit Payment Processing Software 5.4Free plan · paid from $99/mo
  2. Fundraise UpNonprofit Payment Processing Software 3.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Donately — where it wins

    • Full fundraising features available on every plan
    • Advanced reporting, donor management, and data export
    • Broad CRM, payment, website, and automation integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Payment-processing fees apply separately to every plan
    • Platform access is limited to web and API
    • The $5,000 no-fee option requires a one-time payment
  • Fundraise Up — where it wins

    • Supports cards, wallets, bank debits, crypto, and donor-advised funds
    • Combines recurring giving, peer-to-peer, events, and virtual donations
    • Connects with major CRMs, payment providers, and marketing tools

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Requires contact with sales for pricing
    • Payment processing fees are separate from platform pricing
  • Donately5.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $99/mo

    A broad fundraising toolkit with flexible platform-fee options and separate payment-processing fees.

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  • Fundraise Up3.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad nonprofit fundraising platform with flexible payments and performance-based pricing.

    Visit Fundraise UpFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026