● Honest comparison
Daily Deed vs RallyUp
RallyUp and Daily Deed solve different problems. RallyUp is a 10-format multi-tool. raffles, giveaway, auctions, peer-to-peer, ticketing, crowdfunding, more. that nonprofits use to run any of those. Daily Deed is a specialist: charity giveaways, end-to-end. If you're running a multi-format event (a gala that bundles auction + raffle + paddle raise), RallyUp's breadth is a real advantage. If your primary acquisition engine is prize giveaways and you want one integrated team handling compliance + winner verification + fulfillment coordination, Daily Deed is the right call. This page lays out the trade-offs honestly.
Side-by-side
| Dimension | The Daily Deed | RallyUp |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Platform fee varies per campaign, plus payment processing. | Free plan with optional donor tipping (tips go to RallyUp, not the charity). Flex plan: 2.9-6.9% platform fee depending on activity type. raffles are 6.9%. Stripe/PayPal processing separate. |
| Promotion type (giveaway vs raffle vs auction) | Charity giveaway only. No raffles, no auctions, no peer-to-peer. | 10 activity types in one platform: raffles, giveaway, auctions, ticketing, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer, A-thons, storefront, livestreaming, fund-a-need. |
| Compliance handling | Official rules templates, AMOE, eligibility analysis, and winner verification are platform-provided across all our campaigns. State registrations and bonding, where required, remain the charity's responsibility, supported by our tools and templates. | Mixed by product. Giveaway: prewritten official rules + bonding guidance + per-campaign review by RallyUp before going live. Raffles: charity directed to 'consult legal counsel' and 'check local laws'. no registration, drafting, or licensing handled. RallyUp's own page acknowledges online raffles are prohibited in AL, CA, and HI. |
| Prize supply | The Sponsor Charity supplies the prize. Daily Deed verifies the winner and coordinates the fulfillment handoff. | Charity sources all prizes. RallyUp does not procure. Stripe restrictions block alcohol, tobacco, and firearms prizes. |
| Donor experience | Mobile-first. Free Deed Bucks entry surface in the core UI. Single transaction flow. | Responsive web (no native app). Reviewers describe the UI as easy to set up. Donors on the Free plan see a tipping prompt at checkout (default ~15%) which has generated reviewer complaints about confusion between donating to the charity vs tipping the platform. |
| Payout speed | Continuous. Donations settle directly to the charity as the merchant of record through standard payment clearing and settlement; 100% of net donations to the partnered charity. | Direct funds via the charity's own Stripe/PayPal account. Payout cadence set by the charity in their merchant settings (typically daily or weekly). No end-of-campaign hold for direct accounts. Charities without their own merchant account use Pledge (~15-day delay) or GivingStream (90-day hold) instead. |
When to choose The Daily Deed
Choose Daily Deed when charity giveaways are your primary fundraising mechanic and you want it managed end-to-end. Every campaign is sponsored by a verified 501(c)(3) nonprofit; official rules templates, AMOE, and winner verification are integrated into one prize-draw product — a single-product focus RallyUp's multi-format toolkit doesn't match
When to choose RallyUp
Choose RallyUp when you're running a multi-format campaign. a gala that combines silent auction + raffle + paddle raise + crowdfunding in one event with one donor checkout. RallyUp's strength is bundling all of those into one platform with one CRM trail. Their Flex tier's event suite (Live Auction, Paddle Raise+, Automated Checkout, Live Display) is genuinely strong for in-person events. RallyUp also fits charities operating below ~$15K goals where percentage fees stay manageable, and charities with in-house legal/marketing capacity to manage compliance themselves.
FAQ
- When should a nonprofit choose RallyUp over Daily Deed?
- When you're running a multi-format event. a gala that bundles silent auction + raffle + paddle raise + crowdfunding + ticketing. and you want all of it in one platform with one donor checkout. RallyUp's breadth is its primary advantage. If charity giveaways are one of many tactics in your fundraising plan rather than the primary acquisition engine, RallyUp's 10-format toolkit is a strong choice.
- When should a nonprofit choose Daily Deed over RallyUp?
- When charity giveaways are your primary fundraising mechanic and you want strong platform support. RallyUp gives you the software; you still draft the rules (or hire legal), manage AMOE, and verify winners. On Daily Deed, official rules templates, AMOE, and winner verification are platform-provided. State registrations, where required, remain the charity's responsibility, supported by our tools and templates. If your team would rather focus on mission than on paperwork, Daily Deed is the right call.
- Can RallyUp run a charity giveaway the way Daily Deed does?
- Partially. RallyUp's giveaway product includes prewritten official rules, AMOE handling (one free entry per person), and per-campaign review by RallyUp staff before launch. Neither platform files state registration or posts bonds on the charity's behalf — those remain the charity's responsibility. Daily Deed provides tools and templates to help you meet them.
- Which platform handles tax receipting better?
- Functionally equivalent for the donor. RallyUp routes funds through the charity's own Stripe/PayPal account so receipts come from the charity's existing infrastructure. Daily Deed handles receipts platform-side using the charity's EIN. Slightly less integration work on RallyUp because the charity's existing payment infrastructure is preserved; slightly less infrastructure work on Daily Deed because we own the receipting flow end-to-end.
- How do their fee structures compare?
- On a $100K campaign: RallyUp Flex giveaway at 6.9% = ~$6,900 platform + ~$3,000 Stripe = ~$90,100 net to the charity. RallyUp Free plan has no platform fee but average donor tipping reduces the effective net by an estimated 5-15% depending on tip uptake. Daily Deed: platform fee varies per campaign, paid out alongside payment processing. Both platforms leave state registration and bonding to the charity; Daily Deed provides tools and templates to help you meet them.