GoFundMe Pro vs 99Pledges

GoFundMe Pro9.1Visit 99Pledges8.7Visit

Higher score GoFundMe Pro #3 in Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software 9.1/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit GoFundMe Pro

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99Pledges #7 in Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit 99Pledges

• GoFundMe Pro fits best

  Established nonprofits needing scalable P2P tools

• 99Pledges fits best

  Schools and groups needing simple free P2P tools

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Side by side

Feature	GoFundMe Pro 9.1/10 Visit ↗	99Pledges 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.7
Ranking	#3 in Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software	#7 in Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software
Best for	Established nonprofits needing scalable P2P tools	Schools and groups needing simple free P2P tools
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Live chat, Tickets, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance	PCI DSS, 2FA	PCI DSS
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features GoFundMe Pro 4/5 · 99Pledges 4/5
Fundraising page builder	✓	✓
Team fundraising	✓	✓
Event registration	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Sponsor tracking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Social sharing	✓	✓
Specs
Fundraiser limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports individual, team, event, and live fundraising campaigns Includes coaching, nudges, leaderboards, and activity tracking Connects with CRM, marketing, analytics, and payment tools	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	Custom pricing makes costs harder to compare Advanced integrations and API access require the custom tier Transaction fees and add-ons may apply beyond subscription pricing	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	GoFundMe Pro is a cloud-based fundraising platform for nonprofit organizations running supporter-led campaigns. It combines branded donation and campaign pages with peer-to-peer fundraising, team structures, event registration and… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• GoFundMe Pro — where it wins

  • Supports individual, team, event, and live fundraising campaigns
  • Includes coaching, nudges, leaderboards, and activity tracking
  • Connects with CRM, marketing, analytics, and payment tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Custom pricing makes costs harder to compare
  • Advanced integrations and API access require the custom tier
  • Transaction fees and add-ons may apply beyond subscription pricing

• 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

• GoFundMe Pro9.1/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

  A broad peer-to-peer fundraising platform with free access and tailored paid plans.

  Visit GoFundMe ProFull verdict →
• 99Pledges8.7/10 · Free plan

  A focused, free P2P fundraising platform for schools and youth groups.

  Visit 99PledgesFull verdict →