99Pledges vs DonorDrive

99Pledges is free web-based fundraising software for schools, teams, youth organizations, and nonprofits running a-thon events. Organizers can create a fundraiser in minutes or have 99Pledges set one up for free. Each participant receives an individual donation page shareable by email, text, Facebook, and X. Donors can pay by credit or debit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Pay, while organizers can record cash and check donations. Real-time reports track participation, leaderboard rankings, and progress toward goals. After an event ends, funds are sent within one business day. Organizations receive a dedicated fundraising coach, and live chat typically responds within minutes. The 99Pledges plan costs nothing, with no contracts, subscriptions, or fundraising minimums, but charges 3.49% + $0.49 per transaction. The service is limited to organizations in the United States, except for U.S. military-based schools abroad. 99Pledges says Braintree handles payments as a Level 1 PCI DSS compliant provider and that it follows COPPA requirements for children’s privacy.

DonorDrive is a fundraising platform for nonprofits, with tools for campaigns, events, livestreams and mobile giving. Its programs cover one-time and recurring giving, peer-to-peer efforts for walks, runs, bike and virtual events, and DIY campaigns such as bake sales, birthday fundraisers and memorial giving. Organizations can add branded donation forms to third-party webpages. Event features include guest checkout, donation appeals during ticket purchases and marketing automation; the platform also supports ticketing and registration for galas, golf tournaments and comedy shows. Fundraisers can use the Charity Fundraising app on iOS and Android, with progress widgets and personalized QR codes. Salesforce sync covers constituents, donations, events, teams and participants, while contact changes also flow back into DonorDrive. DAFpay by Chariot is supported across donation experiences, and Twitch streams can show progress, top donors, milestones and incentives. DonorDrive supports web as well as mobile platforms. Pricing is available on request, and prospective customers are directed to schedule a demo.