iConnectX vs RunSignup

iConnectX provides fundraising tools for online auctions, event ticketing, Text-To-Give, and donations. Hosted events can combine a custom private webpage, ticket sales, an online auction, and a virtual platform for up to 1,000 participants. Ticketing supports multiple levels, early-bird pricing, emailed tickets with codes, and purchase reports. Auction features include item watch, auto-bid, and text and email notifications. Donation tools support custom amounts, receipts, reports, and social sharing; Text-To-Give provides a private mobile number for each event. The platform can generate or download files for entering event and donation data into a CRM. Its virtual ticketing option lists Zoom. iConnectX runs on Android, iOS, and the web and is described as fundraising technology for nonprofits and businesses. Hosted Events is listed at free; only transaction fees apply, with credit card fees of 2.29% + $0.15/transaction. Self-serve use excludes support, and support packages cost extra. BYO package listings specify up to 80 auction items per auction or up to 150 tickets per ticketed event.

RunSignup provides registration and event-management tools for endurance events, covering race marketing, fundraising, and race-day work. Participants can sign up through mobile-friendly registration, while organizers manage participants through administrator and self-service options. Each race receives a customizable website and email marketing with unlimited contacts and sends at no charge. Events can collect donations during registration or checkout and create individual or team fundraiser pages. The RaceDay CheckIn App supports event check-in. An open API and Zapier integration connect with other applications, including Salesforce, DonorPerfect, and Mailchimp through Zapier. Event reports can be exported to CSV, Google Sheets, Excel, PDF, Mailchimp, Dropbox, Hy-Tek, Webscorer.com, and Build Bib Labels. RunSignup says its payment platform is PCI Level 1 compliant and that participant data is not sold or shared beyond the event owner or director. Free events have no processing fee for a $0 cart. Paid-event fees are set per cart: 6% plus $1 up to $249.99, 5% plus $1 from $250 to $999.99, and 4% plus $1 at $1,000 or more. Fees may be paid by participants, absorbed by the event, or split evenly. There are no subscriptions, monthly fees, or long-term contracts.