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Head-to-head · Nonprofit Crowdfunding Software

GoFundMe Pro vs PledgeCents

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score GoFundMe Pro #2 in Nonprofit Crowdfunding Software 9.2/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit GoFundMe Pro
PledgeCents #7 in Nonprofit Crowdfunding Software 8.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit PledgeCents

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGoFundMe Pro · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth

GoFundMe Pro scores higher on our rubric for nonprofit crowdfunding software: 9.2 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

GoFundMe Pro is the better fit for large nonprofits running peer-to-peer programs. PledgeCents is the better fit for nonprofits needing an embeddable campaign workflow.

  • GoFundMe Pro fits best

    Large nonprofits running peer-to-peer programs

  • PledgeCents fits best

    Nonprofits needing an embeddable campaign workflow

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Side by side

Feature GoFundMe Pro 9.2/10 Visit ↗ PledgeCents 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.0
Ranking #2 in Nonprofit Crowdfunding Software #7 in Nonprofit Crowdfunding Software
Best for Large nonprofits running peer-to-peer programs Nonprofits needing an embeddable campaign workflow
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Live chat, Tickets, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features GoFundMe Pro 0/4 · PledgeCents 0/4
Campaign templates Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recurring donations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Custom domain Not checked yet Not checked yet
Donor data export Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Pricing model Not checked yet Transaction
Campaign limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payment methods Not checked yet Cards+bank
Our review
Pros
  • Peer-to-peer, team, event, and live fundraising tools
  • Coaching, nudges, leaderboards, reporting, and AI features
  • Integrations include Salesforce, HubSpot, Mailchimp, and QuickBooks Online
  • Free fundraising pages with organization verification before launch
  • Backup funding plans help campaigns when goals are not met
  • API and embeddable widget support partner and website workflows
Cons
  • Paid pricing requires contact with sales
  • Transaction fees and add-ons may still apply
  • The broad feature set may exceed narrower fundraising needs
  • Fundraising pages require approval before they go live
  • Contributions are limited to cards and bank-account payments
  • Focused on community fundraising rather than broader nonprofit operations
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…

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PledgeCents is a cloud-based fundraising platform for schools, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, youth sports teams, and other community groups. It supports fundraising page creation and submission for approval, social media sharing,…

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  1. GoFundMe ProNonprofit Crowdfunding Software 9.2Free plan · pricing on request
  2. PledgeCentsNonprofit Crowdfunding Software 8.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • GoFundMe Pro — where it wins

    • Peer-to-peer, team, event, and live fundraising tools
    • Coaching, nudges, leaderboards, reporting, and AI features
    • Integrations include Salesforce, HubSpot, Mailchimp, and QuickBooks Online

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid pricing requires contact with sales
    • Transaction fees and add-ons may still apply
    • The broad feature set may exceed narrower fundraising needs

  • PledgeCents — where it wins

    • Free fundraising pages with organization verification before launch
    • Backup funding plans help campaigns when goals are not met
    • API and embeddable widget support partner and website workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Fundraising pages require approval before they go live
    • Contributions are limited to cards and bank-account payments
    • Focused on community fundraising rather than broader nonprofit operations
  • GoFundMe Pro9.2/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

    A broad fundraising platform for nonprofits running peer-to-peer and event campaigns.

    Visit GoFundMe ProFull verdict →
  • PledgeCents8.0/10 · Free plan

    A free fundraising platform with approval, donor contacts, API access, and an embeddable widget.

    Visit PledgeCentsFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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