Head-to-head · School Fundraising Software
Schoolfundr vs GoPledge
Schoolfundr leads on 0 checks, GoPledge on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSchoolfundr · 7.5/10
- Free planboth
Schoolfundr scores higher on our rubric for school fundraising software: 7.5 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
Schoolfundr is the better fit for schools running free a-thons with group fundraising. GoPledge is the better fit for small schools needing free per-unit pledge pages.
- Schoolfundr fits best
Schools running free a-thons with group fundraising
- GoPledge fits best
Small schools needing free per-unit pledge pages
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Side by side
| Feature | Schoolfundr 7.5/10 Visit ↗ | GoPledge 7.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Ranking | #4 in School Fundraising Software | #6 in School Fundraising Software |
| Best for | Schools running free a-thons with group fundraising | Small schools needing free per-unit pledge pages |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Schoolfundr 4/4 · GoPledge 4/4 | ||
| Pledge tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Event fundraising | ✓ | ✓ |
| Family messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Peer-to-peer pages | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Campaign limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Participant limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Platform access | Both | Both |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | Schoolfundr is a cloud fundraising platform for teachers, coaches, parents, athletic programs, clubs, and other school groups. Its focus is activity-based a-thons: campaigns can include dedicated participant pages, customizable donation… Read the review → |
GoPledge is an online fundraising platform for schools, youth organizations and teams running campaigns such as fun runs, walk-a-thons, read-a-thons and dance-a-thons. It supports both flat donations and per-unit pledges, with… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Schoolfundr — where it wins
- Participant pages, leaderboards, and group fundraising support peer-to-peer campaigns
- Tracks online and offline cash and check donations with customizable pledges
- Automated receipts, reminders, and CSV exports support campaign follow-up
Where it doesn't
- Online donations incur Stripe fees of 2.9% plus $0.30 per donation
- Optional donor tips fund the service, so donors may see a tip prompt
- Email and documentation are the listed support channels
GoPledge — where it wins
- Supports both flat donations and per-unit pledges
- Participant profiles include shareable links and goal trackers
- Leaderboards, reminders, analytics and ACH payouts are included
Where it doesn't
- Online transactions carry Stripe's 2.9% + $0.30 processing fee
- Access is web-only through a cloud deployment
- ACH payouts occur only after a fundraiser concludes
- Schoolfundr7.5/10 · Free plan
A no-platform-fee option for school a-thons, with payment processing fees on online gifts.
Visit SchoolfundrFull verdict → - GoPledge7.2/10 · Free plan
A free, pledge-focused web platform for school campaigns and participant sharing.
Visit GoPledgeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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