Custom Donations vs GiveSignup
Custom Donations
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| Figure | Custom Donations | GiveSignup |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $400/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Nonprofit Payment Processing Software | 8.3 (#11) | 7.4 (#21) |
| Integrations | The integrations page lists Stripe, PayPal, Chariot for donor-advised funds, and CRM integrations including Salesforce, HubSpot, Bloomerang, DonorPerfect, NationBuilder, and Planning Center. | The open API and Zapier app can connect event data with services including Salesforce, DonorPerfect, and Mailchimp. |
| Security | The privacy policy says sensitive information is encrypted using SSL, personally identifiable information is encrypted before storage, and payment transactions are handled by a gateway provider rather than stored or processed on its servers. | The maker says GiveSignup is a PCI Level 1 payment facilitator and that credit card information is not stored on its servers. |
| Support | The contact page lists phone support at (864) 707-0099 and [email protected]. | The maker says dedicated support staff are available seven days per week. |
Plans
Custom Donations
- Basic — FixedFree
- Basic — Risk-FreeFree
- Pro — Starter$4,800 a year
- Pro — Advanced$12,500 a year
In their own words
Custom Donations
Custom Donations has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
GiveSignup
GiveSignup is a free event platform for nonprofits running peer-to-peer fundraising events such as runs, walks, cycling events, and other formats. It combines registration, donations, fundraising, volunteering, marketing, and event-day operations. Organizers can create individual and team pages with leaderboards, milestones, badges, rewards, and donation appeals. Each event includes a customizable website and email marketing with unlimited contact uploads and sends. The mobile CheckIn App handles QR scanning, group and team check-in, on-site registration, volunteer management, and fundraising totals. An open API and Zapier app connect event data with services such as Salesforce, DonorPerfect, and Mailchimp, while exports support CSV, Google Sheets, Excel, PDF, and other destinations. GiveSignup lists a flat 4% donation-processing fee; organizers may absorb it, pass it on, or ask donors to cover it. Free events have no processing fee. The service runs on Android, iOS, web, and API access.