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Funraise vs MobileCause

Funraise logo

Funraise

Nonprofits

Nonprofit fundraising and donor management with revenue-based free tier

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MobileCause logo

MobileCause

Nonprofits

Mobile and text fundraising platform

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Funraise has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Funraise premium plans require custom pricing with sales contact; MobileCause custom pricing model lacks transparency, making cost forecasting difficult for nonprofits
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Funraise and MobileCause actually diverge.

Attributes where Funraise and MobileCause differ
AttributeFunraiseMobileCause
Starting priceFree$250/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile
FoundedUnknown2009

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Nonprofits).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Funraise

Nothing recorded that MobileCause does not also cover.

Only in MobileCause

  • SMS fundraising
  • Mobile app creation
  • Event fundraising tools
  • Peer-to-peer campaigns
  • Twilio
  • Stripe
  • Salesforce
  • Slack

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Funraise

  • Managing recurring donor relationships and pledge trackingnot MobileCause
  • Conducting peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns for eventsnot MobileCause
  • Processing multiple payment types including stock donationsnot MobileCause
  • Screening donors for wealth and giving capacitynot MobileCause
  • Automating email workflows based on donor behaviornot MobileCause

MobileCause

  • Business operationsnot Funraise
  • Productivitynot Funraise
  • Automationnot Funraise

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Funraise

  • Premium plans require custom pricing with sales contact
  • Processing fees of 5% platform fee plus 2.9% plus $0.60 per transaction on Free plan
  • Processing fees 0-3% platform fee plus 2.9% plus $0.60 per transaction on Premium plans

MobileCause

  • Custom pricing model lacks transparency, making cost forecasting difficult for nonprofits
  • Limited customization options for organizations with unique branding needs
  • Integration with payment processors requires additional setup and fees

Pricing, plan by plan

Funraise

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Donation forms and pages
    • Recurring donations
    • Events and tickets
  • Premium$null/mo
    • Custom pricing
    • Onboarding and dedicated success manager
    • Peer-to-peer fundraising

MobileCause

$250/month

No published plan breakdown. See the MobileCause review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Funraise if

  • You want to start without paying.
Funraise review

Choose MobileCause if

  • You need sms fundraising.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want mobile app creation.
MobileCause review

Questions people ask

Is Funraise or MobileCause better?
Neither clearly leads. Funraise starts at Free and MobileCause at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Funraise or MobileCause?
Funraise has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Funraise and $250/month for MobileCause.
Does Funraise or MobileCause run on more platforms?
Funraise runs on Web. MobileCause runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Funraise for free?
Yes. Funraise has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MobileCause starts at $250/month.
What is Funraise best used for?
Funraise is most often used for managing recurring donor relationships and pledge tracking, conducting peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns for events, processing multiple payment types including stock donations, screening donors for wealth and giving capacity. Of those, managing recurring donor relationships and pledge tracking and conducting peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns for events are not what MobileCause is typically brought in for.
What can Funraise do that MobileCause cannot?
MobileCause covers SMS fundraising, Mobile app creation, Event fundraising tools, Peer-to-peer campaigns.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Funraise: How much does Funraise cost?

Funraise offers a free plan for organizations raising under $1 million annually. Premium plans require custom pricing and contacting their sales team for a personalized quote based on organization needs.

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MobileCause: What is the pricing structure?

MobileCause does not publicly list per-user pricing. Custom pricing starts around $250/month for SMBs and scales based on organization size and feature requirements.

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Funraise: What are Funraise's payment processing fees?

Free plan has approximately 2.5% total average costs with 5% platform fee. Premium plans have approximately 0.8% total average costs with 0-3% platform fee. Both include 2.9% plus $0.60 per card transaction. Approximately 90% of donors cover fees, reducing net costs.

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Funraise: Are there setup fees for Funraise?

Funraise has no setup fees. Pricing is transparent and usage-based for premium plans, with volume pricing available for high-volume fundraisers.

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