Comparison

The best youth sports fundraising platforms in 2026

Updated November 3, 2026 · Written by the PledgeStop team

There are four main ways teams raise money online today: rep-led donation campaigns, free tip-supported platforms, performance-based pledges, and product or cashback programs. Here's how the best-known options compare on what teams care about most: how much money actually reaches the team, and what reviewers say.

Platform	Model	What the team keeps*	Reviews say
Snap! Raise	Rep-led donation campaign	About 80% (per Snap! help center)	Easy and effective, but the cut is the top complaint
Vertical Raise	Rep-led donation campaign	Varies; ~80% commonly reported	Great reps; the fee is the top complaint
99Pledges	Free a-thon platform	100% minus card fees (3.49% + $0.49); tip-supported	Free and fast; built for event-day a-thons
Pledge It	Performance-based pledges	Card fees 2.9% + $0.30; plan pricing varies	Strong support; some cost complaints
RallyUp	Raffles, auctions, crowdfunding	0% option (tip-supported) or a percentage plan	Flexible; some note support delays
FlipGive	Shopping cashback	2–15% of family spending	Painless, but slow; recent payout complaints
Double Good	Virtual popcorn sale	50% of sales	Organizers love it; buyers find it pricey
PledgeStop	Performance-based pledges for teams	100% of pledges; supporter pays $1 verification	New platform, still building a review base

*Based on public pricing and reviews checked November 2026. Platforms change pricing, and many tailor it per program, so always confirm in writing.

Rep-led donation campaigns: Snap! Raise and Vertical Raise

These are the most "done-for-you" options. A rep sets up the campaign, players load contacts, and the platform sends the asks. Reviews agree they work and save coaches time. They also agree on the trade-off: a roughly 20% share of what you raise. A 2026 class action against Snap! Mobile also alleges that donors were nudged into extra checkout fees. Those claims are unproven.

Free, tip-supported platforms: 99Pledges and RallyUp

These take no platform percentage and instead show donors an optional tip at checkout. 99Pledges is built for walk-a-thons and hit-a-thons. RallyUp is broader, covering raffles, auctions and crowdfunding, and also offers a percentage-based plan. Teams keep far more, but should make sure donors understand the tip is optional.

Performance-based pledges: Pledge It and PledgeStop

Fans pledge per touchdown, goal, win or other stat. This keeps supporters following along all season, and Pledge It reports that pledges raise about twice as much as an average one-time donation. Pledge It is the established name with strong reviews. PledgeStop is a newer option built specifically for teams, with per-game, per-win and flat pledges, supporter-set caps, and cancel-anytime links. The team receives 100% of each pledge.

Shopping and product programs: FlipGive and Double Good

These raise money without a direct ask. FlipGive turns family shopping into cash back, which is low effort but slow. Double Good sends 50% of popcorn sales to the team, and organizers love the short virtual sales. Buyers often feel it's expensive for what they get, and some would rather just donate.

How to pick

Want the least work and can give up a percentage? A rep-led campaign.
Running a single event day? A free a-thon platform.
Want fans engaged all season and keep the most money? Performance-based pledges.
Want a background earner? Add cashback alongside your main fundraiser.

For a checklist of questions to ask any platform, see how to choose a team fundraising platform.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best fundraising platform for youth sports?

It depends on your priorities. Rep-led platforms like Snap! Raise take the most work off coaches but keep about 20%. Free or performance-based platforms like 99Pledges, Pledge It or PledgeStop let teams keep far more.

Which youth sports fundraising platform has the lowest fees?

Platforms with no percentage fee, such as 99Pledges (tip-supported), RallyUp's 0% option and PledgeStop (100% of pledges to the team, with a $1 supporter verification fee), leave the most money with the team.

Sources

Ratings, review counts and fees were checked on the dates shown and can change. Review themes are summarized in our own words; read the original reviews at the links above.

Disclosure: PledgeStop runs a youth sports fundraising platform, so we compete with some of the services described here. We've tried to present each fairly, including where they do things we don't. Spot an error? Email support@pledgestop.com.