No. 17of 22 ·Nonprofit Crowdfunding Software

PledgeCents

Web · API

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.3

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

PledgeCents is ranked #17 of 22 in nonprofit crowdfunding software on Freedom251. It runs on API, Web. There is a free plan.

PledgeCents plans and pricing

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Free fundraising page Free No upfront costs, contracts, or subscriptions · 0% platform fee · 3% payment processing fee pledgecents.com · 7 Oct 2026

Compared on nonprofit crowdfunding software

Free plan: Yes
Pricing model: transaction
Payment methods: cards+bank

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The record

Purpose: PledgeCents helps communities fund educational opportunities and other community needs through online fundraising.
Who can fundraise: Fundraising pages are available for PreK–12 schools, nonprofits, youth sports teams, and faith-based needs.
Flexible funding: Fundraisers can receive the money raised even if they do not reach their goal, and pages include a backup plan for using the funds.
Fees: PledgeCents charges no platform fee; payment processing is 3%, and the benefits page says users receive 97% of funds raised.
Sharing and updates: Fundraisers support social media sharing and automatic email updates to investors when the creator posts an update.
Fundraising incentives: The platform describes contests, dollar-for-dollar matching campaigns, Facebook matching campaigns, and a referral system that can earn cash toward a fundraiser.
Organization verification: PledgeCents says each organization account is verified before approval and funds are sent by check to the organization rather than the individual creator.
Payment processing: Stripe handles financial transactions, and contributors can pay by credit card or bank account without needing a Stripe account.
Payout timing: The FAQ says PledgeCents sends a check to the organization within 48 hours after a fundraising page is complete.
Privacy: The How It Works page says PledgeCents never shares private information for page creators, donors, or the young adults helped by fundraisers.
API access: The API is currently available only to PledgeCents partners and uses a unique API key for request validation.
Customer support: After a page is approved and goes live, PledgeCents says an expert may arrange a one-on-one call with personalized fundraising strategies.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Nonprofit Crowdfunding Software in 2026#17 of 22

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Sources

pledgecents.com/about/faq· checked 7 Oct 2026
pledgecents.com/benefits· checked 7 Oct 2026
pledgecents.com/how-it-works· checked 7 Oct 2026
pledgecents.com/docs/api/1.0.0· checked 7 Oct 2026