Grassrootz vs 99Pledges

Grassrootz8.9Visit 99Pledges8.7Visit

Higher score Grassrootz #5 in Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Grassrootz

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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

• Grassrootz fits best

  High-volume campaigns with fitness integrations

• 99Pledges fits best

  Schools and groups needing simple free P2P tools

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Side by side

Feature	Grassrootz 8.9/10 Visit ↗	99Pledges 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.7
Ranking	#5 in Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software	#7 in Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software
Best for	High-volume campaigns with fitness integrations	Schools and groups needing simple free P2P tools
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS	Web
Features Grassrootz 0/5 · 99Pledges 4/5
Fundraising page builder	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Team fundraising	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Event registration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Sponsor tracking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Social sharing	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Fundraiser limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Unlimited P2P campaigns, donation pages and appeals Recurring giving, dollar matching and automated email journeys Integrations with Strava, Fitbit, Zapier and event platforms	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	Payment processing is handled separately through Stripe Some ticketing, event and professional services may involve fees Campaigns and events are supported in Australia and New Zealand	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	Grassrootz is an online fundraising platform for charities, nonprofits, schools, sporting clubs, fundraisers and event organisers. Its core toolkit covers peer-to-peer campaigns, branded donation pages and appeals, recurring and matched… 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

• Grassrootz — where it wins

  • Unlimited P2P campaigns, donation pages and appeals
  • Recurring giving, dollar matching and automated email journeys
  • Integrations with Strava, Fitbit, Zapier and event platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Payment processing is handled separately through Stripe
  • Some ticketing, event and professional services may involve fees
  • Campaigns and events are supported in Australia and New Zealand

• 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

• Grassrootz8.9/10 · Free plan

  A broad P2P fundraising toolkit with free core features and strong fitness integrations.

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

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

  Visit 99PledgesFull verdict →