Side by side

ImpactGuru vs M-Changa

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.

ImpactGuru

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

ImpactGuru combines campaign creation, mobile tools, and due-diligence checks across a range of fundraising causes. The free plan does not remove the stated payment fee, and campaign approval is required.

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M-Changa

Free plan iPhoneWeb

M-Changa offers online campaign pages, multiple donation methods, and a USSD route in Kenya. Fundraisers should account for platform and withdrawal fees, along with the one-active-fundraiser-per-line limit.

Visit M-Changa

The facts

	ImpactGuru	M-Changa
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Web	iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Assisted: $3, paid once	Free or on request
Plans published	5	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	impactguru.com	mchanga.africa
On nonprofit crowdfunding software	#10 of 22	#14 of 22

ImpactGuru: what it does well

Supports medical, personal, social, creative, and charitable causes.
Campaign setup can take less than five minutes.
Campaigner app is available on Android and iOS.
Supports recurring donations and card and wallet payments.
Contributions do not have to be repaid to donors.

What to know first

Campaigns must meet platform approval criteria.
All payments carry a 3% processing and donor support fee.
Additional international card and cross-border fees may apply.

M-Changa: what it does well

Free fundraiser setup
Accepts mobile money, cards, and PayPal
Supports recurring donations
USSD access in Kenya
Fundraisers can share via Facebook, X, WhatsApp, and SMS

What to know first

One active fundraiser per phone line
Platform fee is 4.25% unless the threshold is met
Withdrawals require a minimum balance
Withdrawal charges may apply

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