Side by side
GiveNow vs Raised
Both stand on peer-to-peer fundraising software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
Choose GiveNow if an Australian not-for-profit needs donations alongside CrowdRaisers, memberships, events, and grant search. Its lack of upfront or subscription fees may suit organisations starting out, but platform and payment-provider fees still apply.
Visit GiveNow Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Raised brings team-level tracking and product, donation, and crowdfunding campaigns together, with a free app for campaign activity. Organisers should account for the listed fees on local card payments and check Tap to Pay device requirements.
Visit RaisedThe facts
| GiveNow | Raised | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | givenow.com.au | raised.au |
| On peer-to-peer fundraising software | #11 of 26 | #15 of 26 |
GiveNow: what it does well
- Collect one-off and recurring donations.
- Embed customised donation forms on an organisation’s website.
- Supporters can create individual CrowdRaiser pages.
- Organisations can review CrowdRaiser pages before publication.
- Export donor and donation data as CSV.
What to know first
- Organisation registration is for Australian not-for-profits.
- Platform fees range from 1.5% to 3.5% by plan.
- Payment-provider transaction fees are separate.
Raised: what it does well
- Free to use, with unlimited campaigns and products.
- Teams Mode provides personal pages, links, and QR codes.
- Sales and donations are attributed automatically to members and teams.
- Members can join through individual entry, CSV, or a link.
- Free app supports order management and campaign progress.
What to know first
- Local card payments carry a 5% platform fee.
- Local card processing also costs 2.65% + $0.30.
- Tap to Pay requires specified phone models and operating systems.
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