RunSignup vs Brushfire

RunSignup8.8Visit Brushfire8.7Visit

Higher score RunSignup #4 in Registration Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit RunSignup

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Brushfire #5 in Registration Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Brushfire

• RunSignup fits best

  Races and community fundraising events

• Brushfire fits best

  Church, education, and ticketed events

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Side by side

Feature	RunSignup 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Brushfire 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.7
Ranking	#4 in Registration Software	#5 in Registration Software
Best for	Races and community fundraising events	Church, education, and ticketed events
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$299/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets, Docs, Email	Phone, Docs
Compliance	PCI DSS	PCI DSS
Integrations	7 integrations	15 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features RunSignup 0/4 · Brushfire 0/4
Custom registration forms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Online payments	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Check-in tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Automated reminders	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Registration types	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Registration capacity	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free event websites, email, and RaceDay app for free events Participant self-service transfers, deferrals, waitlists, and digital waivers Integrated fundraising, check-in apps, reporting, and data exports	Supports conditional forms, group registration, and assigned-seat ticketing Combines QR-code check-in, scanning, and on-site badge printing Offers integrations, a REST API, OAuth 2.0, and webhooks
Cons	Processing fees vary by cart tier and payment arrangement No subscription or monthly plans for organizations seeking fixed pricing Narrower focus than full-scale conference registration platforms	Per-ticket prices exclude payment-processing fees Pricing differs across event types and church attendance tiers The branded attendee app is a premium add-on
Our verdict	RunSignup is a cloud-based event platform for race directors, endurance-event organizers, and nonprofits. It combines online registration, customizable event websites, email marketing, fundraising, payment processing, reporting,… Read the review →	Brushfire brings registration and ticketing together for churches, schools, attractions, conferences, performing arts organizations, sports teams, and other event organizers. It supports online, in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, with… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• RunSignup — where it wins

  • Free event websites, email, and RaceDay app for free events
  • Participant self-service transfers, deferrals, waitlists, and digital waivers
  • Integrated fundraising, check-in apps, reporting, and data exports

  Where it doesn't

  • Processing fees vary by cart tier and payment arrangement
  • No subscription or monthly plans for organizations seeking fixed pricing
  • Narrower focus than full-scale conference registration platforms

• Brushfire — where it wins

  • Supports conditional forms, group registration, and assigned-seat ticketing
  • Combines QR-code check-in, scanning, and on-site badge printing
  • Offers integrations, a REST API, OAuth 2.0, and webhooks

  Where it doesn't

  • Per-ticket prices exclude payment-processing fees
  • Pricing differs across event types and church attendance tiers
  • The branded attendee app is a premium add-on

• RunSignup8.8/10 · Free plan

  A race-focused registration suite with free event tools and usage-based processing.

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• Brushfire8.7/10 · Paid

  Flexible event registration and ticketing, with pricing that varies by event type and organization size.

  Visit BrushfireFull verdict →