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Head-to-head · School Fundraising Software

Schoolfundr vs Sponsorly

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Schoolfundr #3 in School Fundraising Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Schoolfundr
Sponsorly #8 in School Fundraising Software 7.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Sponsorly

Schoolfundr leads on 0 checks, Sponsorly 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 · 8.2/10
  • Free planboth

Schoolfundr scores higher on our rubric for school fundraising software: 8.2 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

On platform access, Schoolfundr gives you Both where Sponsorly offers Web.

Schoolfundr is the better fit for schools running free a-thons with group fundraising. Sponsorly is the better fit for schools pairing pledge drives with events and donor CRM.

  • Schoolfundr fits best

    Schools running free a-thons with group fundraising

  • Sponsorly fits best

    Schools pairing pledge drives with events and donor CRM

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Side by side

Feature Schoolfundr 8.2/10 Visit ↗ Sponsorly 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 7.3
Ranking #3 in School Fundraising Software #8 in School Fundraising Software
Best for Schools running free a-thons with group fundraising Schools pairing pledge drives with events and donor CRM
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Docs Email, Live chat
Compliance PCI DSS PCI DSS
Integrations 3 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features Schoolfundr 4/4 · Sponsorly 4/4
Pledge tracking ✓ ✓
Event fundraising ✓ ✓
Family messaging ✓ ✓
Peer-to-peer pages ✓ ✓
Specs
Campaign limit Not published Not published
Participant limit Not published Not published
Platform access Both Web
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Supports pledge-per-mile, lap or rep campaigns with automated invoicing
  • Combines ticketing, auctions, seat assignments and event check-in
  • Free plan includes donor CRM, unlimited fundraisers and admin seats
Cons
  • 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
  • Web access only; no native mobile app is listed
  • Platform fees may be donor-covered or absorbed per campaign
  • Published plan details do not establish participant quotas
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…

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Sponsorly is a cloud-based fundraising platform for K–12 schools, athletic teams, clubs, booster organizations and PTOs. It brings donation, pledge, event, merchandise and peer-to-peer campaigns into one web account, alongside rosters,…

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  1. SchoolfundrSchool Fundraising Software 8.2Free plan
  2. SponsorlySchool Fundraising Software 7.3Free plan

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

  • Sponsorly — where it wins

    • Supports pledge-per-mile, lap or rep campaigns with automated invoicing
    • Combines ticketing, auctions, seat assignments and event check-in
    • Free plan includes donor CRM, unlimited fundraisers and admin seats

    Where it doesn't

    • Web access only; no native mobile app is listed
    • Platform fees may be donor-covered or absorbed per campaign
    • Published plan details do not establish participant quotas

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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