Head-to-head · School Fundraising Software
Schoolfundr vs SuccessFund
Schoolfundr leads on 0 checks, SuccessFund 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 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
Schoolfundr is the better fit for schools running free a-thons with group fundraising. SuccessFund is the better fit for districts managing many fundraiser types and payments.
- Schoolfundr fits best
Schools running free a-thons with group fundraising
- SuccessFund fits best
Districts managing many fundraiser types and payments
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Side by side
| Feature | Schoolfundr 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | SuccessFund 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #3 in School Fundraising Software | #5 in School Fundraising Software |
| Best for | Schools running free a-thons with group fundraising | Districts managing many fundraiser types and payments |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Compliance | PCI DSS | GDPR |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Schoolfundr 4/4 · SuccessFund 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 | Both |
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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 → |
SuccessFund is a cloud and mobile fundraising and payment platform for schools, teams, clubs, parent groups, and districts. Organizers can run donation, crowdfunding, product, ticket, registration, concession, auction, and pledge or a-thon… 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
SuccessFund — where it wins
- Supports donation, sales, ticketing, auctions, and pledge campaigns
- Accepts cards, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, cash, and checks
- District approvals, permissions, reports, and audit trails centralize oversight
Where it doesn't
- Transaction fees apply to processed payments
- Support is provided through email
- The broad workflow set may exceed a single-campaign group's needs
- Schoolfundr8.2/10 · Free plan
A no-platform-fee option for school a-thons, with payment processing fees on online gifts.
Visit SchoolfundrFull verdict → - SuccessFund7.7/10 · Free plan
A free, broad fundraising and payments platform for schools and districts.
Visit SuccessFundFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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