Free for schools. No exceptions.
No setup fees. No monthly charges. No contracts. No surprises. Standard payment processing fees apply to donations — and donors can choose to cover them.
Every feature. Unlimited campaigns. Zero cost.
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How payment processing works
Standard payment processing fees apply to each donation (industry-standard card processing rates). These fees are not charged to your school — they are deducted from the donation amount, just like any payment platform.
Donors can cover the fee. At checkout, donors see a simple toggle to add the processing fee to their gift. When they do, 100% of their intended donation goes to your school. Most donors opt in.
Pledgy vs. traditional fundraising
See why schools are switching from expensive, slow platforms to Pledgy.
| Feature | Pledgy | Traditional Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to school | Free — always | $200–$1,000+ setup + monthly fees |
| Setup time | Under 5 minutes | Days to weeks |
| Payout speed | Fast, regular payouts | 2–6 weeks by check |
| Custom landing page | Included | Extra cost or not available |
| Individual student links | Included | Rarely available |
| Real-time tracking | Live dashboard | Manual spreadsheets |
| Mobile giving | Optimized checkout | Paper forms / basic web |
| Contracts | None — cancel anytime | Annual contracts common |
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