Head-to-head · School Fundraising Software
Schoolfundr vs Read for My School
Schoolfundr leads on 0 checks, Read for My School 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 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.
Schoolfundr is the better fit for schools running free a-thons with group fundraising. Read for My School is the better fit for schools running reading challenges with family participation.
- Schoolfundr fits best
Schools running free a-thons with group fundraising
- Read for My School fits best
Schools running reading challenges with family participation
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Side by side
| Feature | Schoolfundr 7.5/10 Visit ↗ | Read for My School 7.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Ranking | #4 in School Fundraising Software | #8 in School Fundraising Software |
| Best for | Schools running free a-thons with group fundraising | Schools running reading challenges with family participation |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Live chat |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Schoolfundr 4/4 · Read for My School 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 → |
Read for My School is a digital fundraising platform designed for school reading challenges. Schools, PTAs and PTOs can create reading events, organize custom teams, set goals and leaderboards, and monitor reading and pledge activity.… 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
Read for My School — where it wins
- Tracks reading sessions, books, pledges, goals and leaderboards
- Web, iOS and Android access with family invite links and QR codes
- Stripe-connected donor management and financial reporting dashboard
Where it doesn't
- Online pledge donations incur a transaction-based service fee
- Stripe is the only listed payment integration
- Its reading-challenge focus may not suit broader event types
- Schoolfundr7.5/10 · Free plan
A no-platform-fee option for school a-thons, with payment processing fees on online gifts.
Visit SchoolfundrFull verdict → - Read for My School7.0/10 · Free plan
A reading-focused fundraising platform pairing book tracking with pledge management.
Visit siteFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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