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FundingWise vs PledgeCents
Both stand on nonprofit crowdfunding software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Web
FundingWise offers branded supporter campaigns, organisational approval and fundraising dashboards for eligible NGOs. Organisations should account for setup and subscription fees and arrange donation processing through a selected gateway.
Visit FundingWise Free plan APIWeb
Choose PledgeCents if an eligible organization needs a free fundraising page with flexible funding, sharing, and update tools. Look elsewhere if a payment-processing fee, organization-check payout, or partner-only API access does not suit your needs.
Visit PledgeCentsThe facts
| FundingWise | PledgeCents | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | fundingwise.app | pledgecents.com |
| On nonprofit crowdfunding software | #20 of 22 | #16 of 22 |
FundingWise: what it does well
- Uses the organisation's branding and domain.
- Advertises unlimited campaigns and supporters.
- Includes dashboards for campaign and donor trends.
- Supports Stripe and Razorpay gateways under the organisation's account.
- Does not charge commission on donations.
What to know first
- Pricing is available on request.
- Organisations must review supporter campaigns before launch.
- Donations are handled by third-party gateways.
PledgeCents: what it does well
- No platform fee; payment processing is 3%.
- Campaigns can receive funds even if they miss their goal.
- Pages include a backup plan for raised funds.
- Supports card and bank account contributions.
- Organization verification precedes approval and payout.
What to know first
- A 3% payment-processing fee applies.
- Funds are sent by check to the organization, not the creator.
- API access is limited to PledgeCents partners.
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