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GivePanel vs Pledge It

Both stand on fundraising event software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

GivePanel

Paid APIWeb

GivePanel combines registration, peer-to-peer fundraising tools, supporter messaging, reporting, and integrations for nonprofit campaigns. Buyers should check licence-specific API access, fundraising caps, and the annual monthly-billed cost before choosing a tier.

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Pledge It

Paid Web

Pledge It combines multiple fundraising formats with campaign engagement, reporting, and Stripe payment handling. Its listed plans add transaction fees, though qualified organizations may ask about the three-month free-use offer.

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The facts

	GivePanel	Pledge It
Free plan	No	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Web	Web
Lowest paid plan	DIY Starter: $165 a month	Yearly: $1,200 a year
Plans published	9	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	givepanel.com	pledgeit.org
On fundraising event software	#25 of 31	#29 of 31

GivePanel: what it does well

One-click fundraiser creation on major platforms
Automated email triggers and audience filtering
Campaign dashboards with CSV and PDF export
Event registration, pages, and team fundraising
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certificate scope listed

What to know first

No free plan
API access excluded from some licences
API and webhooks require team enablement
Annual fundraising caps vary by tier

Pledge It: what it does well

Supports events, ticketing, and recurring giving.
Branded pages include sponsor recognition tools.
Real-time dashboards track campaign activity.
Campaign data can be exported.
Yearly plan includes onboarding and a dedicated success manager.

What to know first

No standard free plan is listed.
Monthly costs $150 a month plus transaction fees.
Yearly costs $1,200 a year plus transaction fees.

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