mycause
mycause: Free fundraising basics span donations, campaigns and peer-to-peer events, with standard reporting. Ranked #26 of 48 in Nonprofit Fundraising Software by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for organizations needing free event fundraising basics.
At a glance
- Editor score6.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forOrganizations needing free event fundraising basics
- Free planYes
- Peer-to-peer fundraisingYes
- Founded2009 · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free donation forms, campaigns and peer-to-peer events
- Supports recurring giving, ticketing and branded fundraising sites
- Connects with Braintree, Stripe, PayPal and digital wallets
Where it doesn't
- Reporting is standard rather than deep
- Payment processing fees are separate and can vary
- Some websites or setup services may incur one-time or quoted fees
Our verdict on mycause
Australian charities, schools, clubs and nonprofits can use mycause to collect donations, run campaigns and appeals, and host peer-to-peer fundraising events. Its free plan supports core event fundraising needs, while donation forms, widgets and links can be embedded or shared. Organisations can also offer recurring giving, create supporter pages and manage event registration, merchandise and ticketing. The mix suits groups seeking online fundraising basics across appeals and events, rather than a specialist analytics platform.
The platform’s event and donation workflow combines branded fundraising websites, team and individual fundraising pages, real-time reporting, and automated email communication cycles. Optional white-label domains can support a branded fundraising experience. Integrations include Braintree, Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay, alongside Fitbit, Strava, webhooks/API and database integrations. Web and API access give organizations routes to connect fundraising with payment and other systems, though the published feature set centers on fundraising rather than a broad nonprofit operations suite. Reporting is described as standard, so organizations that depend on deeper campaign analysis should compare alternatives with more extensive reporting capabilities.
mycause is freemium, but the free setup does not mean every cost is covered. Some products have no platform fee or are free to set up; platform, bank and payment-processing fees can vary by product, partner contract and payment gateway. Fundraising websites and supported setup services may carry one-time or quoted charges. That makes the cost structure worth checking against the specific fundraising product and payment route an organization plans to use. Choose mycause when free event fundraising basics, recurring giving and familiar payment integrations meet the need; consider another platform if advanced reporting or more predictable costs are central to the decision.
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mycause fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Donation forms | Yes |
| Recurring donations | Yes |
| Peer-to-peer fundraising | Yes |
| Event fundraising | Yes |
| Campaign reporting | Standard |
| Payment processing | Separate |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Integrations | 9 integrations: Braintree, Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Fitbit … |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | fundraising.mycause.com.au |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
mycause integrations
mycause lists 9 integrations on its own site.
- Braintree
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Fitbit
- Strava
- webhooks/API
- database integrations
Alternatives to mycause
- ZeffyA broad free toolkit for donations, events, campaigns, and donor records.9.4
- GivebutterBroad free fundraising and donor-management tools, with paid upgrades for automation and reporting.9.2
- GoFundMe ProA broad nonprofit fundraising platform with free access and paid custom options.9.0
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