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Head-to-head · Nonprofit Payment Processing Software

Fundraise Up vs Raisely

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Fundraise Up #7 in Nonprofit Payment Processing Software 3.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Fundraise Up
Higher score Raisely #8 in Nonprofit Payment Processing Software 5.4/10 Free plan · paid from $119/mo Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Raisely

Fundraise Up leads on 0 checks, Raisely on 1, 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 scoreRaisely · 5.4/10
  • Free planonly Raisely

Raisely scores higher on our rubric for nonprofit payment processing software: 5.4 against 3.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #7.

Raisely offers free plan; Fundraise Up doesn't.

Fundraise Up is the better fit for large teams needing payment flexibility. Raisely is the better fit for branded campaigns with strong supporter tools.

  • Fundraise Up fits best

    Large teams needing payment flexibility

  • Raisely fits best

    Branded campaigns with strong supporter tools

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Side by side

Feature Fundraise Up 3.4/10 Visit ↗ Raisely 5.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 3.4 5.4
Ranking #7 in Nonprofit Payment Processing Software #8 in Nonprofit Payment Processing Software
Best for Large teams needing payment flexibility Branded campaigns with strong supporter tools
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published $119/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 13 integrations 8 integrations
Features Fundraise Up 1/5 · Raisely 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
  • 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
  • Free plan includes unlimited fundraising websites and campaigns
  • Supports recurring gifts, peer-to-peer fundraising, and events
  • Segmentation, reporting, automation, and payment gateway connections
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Requires contact with sales for pricing
  • Payment processing fees are separate from platform pricing
  • Payment processing fees are separate from Raisely pricing
  • Advanced integrations and automation require a Pro plan
  • Salesforce connectivity is provided through MoveData
Our verdict

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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Raisely is a web-based fundraising platform for charities and nonprofit organisations that need more than a donation form. It brings together branded fundraising websites, donation appeals, recurring giving, peer-to-peer campaigns,…

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  1. Fundraise UpNonprofit Payment Processing Software 3.4Pricing on request
  2. RaiselyNonprofit Payment Processing Software 5.4Free plan · paid from $119/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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
  • Raisely — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited fundraising websites and campaigns
    • Supports recurring gifts, peer-to-peer fundraising, and events
    • Segmentation, reporting, automation, and payment gateway connections

    Where it doesn't

    • Payment processing fees are separate from Raisely pricing
    • Advanced integrations and automation require a Pro plan
    • Salesforce connectivity is provided through MoveData
  • Fundraise Up3.4/10 · Pricing on request

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

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  • Raisely5.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $119/mo

    A flexible nonprofit fundraising platform with strong campaign and supporter tools.

    Visit RaiselyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026