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Head-to-head · Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software

GiveSignup vs 99Pledges

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score GiveSignup #4 in Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit GiveSignup
99Pledges #7 in Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit 99Pledges

GiveSignup leads on 0 checks, 99Pledges on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGiveSignup · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresGiveSignup · 5 of 5

GiveSignup scores higher on our rubric for peer-to-peer fundraising software: 9.0 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

GiveSignup is the better fit for free event-driven nonprofit fundraising. 99Pledges is the better fit for schools and groups needing simple free P2P tools.

  • GiveSignup fits best

    Free event-driven nonprofit fundraising

  • 99Pledges fits best

    Schools and groups needing simple free P2P tools

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Side by side

Feature GiveSignup 9.0/10 Visit ↗ 99Pledges 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.7
Ranking #4 in Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software #7 in Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software
Best for Free event-driven nonprofit fundraising Schools and groups needing simple free P2P tools
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Tickets, Phone Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance PCI DSS PCI DSS
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features GiveSignup 5/5 · 99Pledges 4/5
Fundraising page builder ✓ ✓
Team fundraising ✓ ✓
Event registration ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Sponsor tracking ✓ ✓
Social sharing ✓ ✓
Specs
Fundraiser limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free platform with no subscription or monthly plan
  • Combines individual, team, event, donation, and volunteer tools
  • Integrates with Salesforce, Zapier, Mailchimp, and more
  • No startup costs, platform fees, contracts, or subscriptions
  • Supports activity-based pledges, participant pages, and group fundraisers
  • Tracks online, cash, and check donations with reports and leaderboards
Cons
  • Transaction processing fees apply to donations and events
  • Its strongest fit is fundraising tied to events
  • Advanced needs may require integrations through the open API
  • Organizations generally need to be located in the United States
  • Available as a web platform rather than a broader app ecosystem
  • Focused on P2P campaigns instead of wider fundraising workflows
Our verdict

GiveSignup is a peer-to-peer fundraising and event platform for nonprofit organizations running campaigns alongside events. It brings together individual fundraising pages, team pages, event registration, donations, participant management,…

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99Pledges is an online peer-to-peer fundraising platform for schools, sports teams, youth organizations, and nonprofits running a-thon and similar campaigns. Organizers can create group or individual fundraisers, give participants personal…

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  1. GiveSignupPeer-to-Peer Fundraising Software 9.0Free plan
  2. 99PledgesPeer-to-Peer Fundraising Software 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • GiveSignup — where it wins

    • Free platform with no subscription or monthly plan
    • Combines individual, team, event, donation, and volunteer tools
    • Integrates with Salesforce, Zapier, Mailchimp, and more

    Where it doesn't

    • Transaction processing fees apply to donations and events
    • Its strongest fit is fundraising tied to events
    • Advanced needs may require integrations through the open API
  • 99Pledges — where it wins

    • No startup costs, platform fees, contracts, or subscriptions
    • Supports activity-based pledges, participant pages, and group fundraisers
    • Tracks online, cash, and check donations with reports and leaderboards

    Where it doesn't

    • Organizations generally need to be located in the United States
    • Available as a web platform rather than a broader app ecosystem
    • Focused on P2P campaigns instead of wider fundraising workflows

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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