Every fundraising platform has a different focus. Here's what ScanRaise does differently and where it works best. Feature sets on other platforms change often, so please confirm current details on their own sites before deciding.
ScanRaise is built for in-person fundraising at schools, sports teams, churches, and clubs. Flat 2.5% fee, printable per-person QR cards, optional GPS and wearable tracking for walk/run/read-athons, and no app to install.
| Area | ScanRaise | Typical fundraising platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fee | 2.5% flat | Varies widely, from tip-based to 20%+, plus Stripe processing |
| Printable per-person QR cards | Yes, generated automatically | Rarely included out of the box |
| App required for donors or participants | No, web only | Some platforms require a mobile app |
| GPS verification and step counting for -athons | Yes, for walk, run, and swim-a-thons | Not commonly offered |
| Strava and Fitbit sync | Yes | Not commonly offered |
| Direct deposit payouts | Yes, via Stripe | Most platforms support direct deposit |
| Off-site daily database backups | Yes, encrypted, separate provider (details) | Rarely disclosed publicly |
| SDPC registered, COPPA/FERPA compliant | Yes, Clever + ClassLink SSO | Varies; many are not K-12 focused |
This table describes what ScanRaise offers and how our approach differs from the broader fundraising market. It is not a line-by-line claim about any specific competitor. For current pricing and feature lists on Snap! Raise, GoFundMe, 99Pledges, Booster, GiveLively, or any other platform, please check their own websites. Based on public information as of April 2026.
Walk-a-thons, boot drives, auction nights, pancake breakfasts. Each person gets a printable QR card so donations route to the right fundraiser automatically.
Walk, run, swim, read, or math-a-thons where donors pledge per unit and you need verified tracking without buying clipboards or coordinating spreadsheets.
2.5% flat plus Stripe processing. No tiered pricing, no contracts, no per-participant charges.
Donors open the camera, scan, and give. Fundraisers view their page in a browser. Nothing to install.
If you are an individual raising for a medical bill or personal cause, a general-purpose consumer platform is probably a closer fit than ScanRaise.
Dedicated nonprofit platforms often offer zero-fee or donor-tip models that may work out cheaper if your donors are willing to tip the platform.
If you want a vendor to run your campaign for you end-to-end, look at managed-service providers. ScanRaise is self-serve software.
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