Where ScanRaise fits
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.
The short version
ScanRaise is built for in-person fundraising at schools, sports teams, churches, and clubs. It has a flat 2.5% fee, printable per-person QR cards, phone browser GPS and step tracking as the primary athon paths, and optional participant-reviewed Fitbit daily-summary imports.
| Area | ScanRaise | Typical fundraising platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fee | 2.5% flat | Varies by provider and pricing model; processing may be separate |
| Printable per-person QR cards | Yes, generated automatically | Rarely included out of the box |
| ScanRaise app required for QR donations or browser tracking | No. Optional Fitbit imports require a Fitbit account and app. | Some platforms require a mobile app |
| GPS verification and step counting for -athons | Yes, for walk, run, and swim-a-thons | Not commonly offered |
| Optional Fitbit daily-summary import | Participant selects a day, reviews steps, distance, and active minutes, then chooses whether to import | Varies by platform |
| 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 resource listing and school-data controls | 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.
When ScanRaise is a good fit
In-person events with QR cards
Walk-a-thons, boot drives, auction nights, pancake breakfasts. Each person gets a printable QR card so donations route to the right fundraiser automatically.
Activity-based fundraising
Walk, run, swim, read, or math-a-thons where donors pledge per unit and you need verified tracking without buying clipboards or coordinating spreadsheets.
Groups that want a flat, predictable fee
2.5% flat plus Stripe processing. No tiered pricing, no contracts, no per-participant charges.
Organizations that want browser-based fundraising
Donors open the camera, scan, and give. Fundraisers view their page in a browser. No ScanRaise app to install.
When another platform may fit better
Pure personal crowdfunding
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.
Large registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits
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.
Full-service managed campaigns
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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