● Honest comparison
Daily Deed vs RallyUp
RallyUp and Daily Deed solve different problems. RallyUp is a 10-format multi-tool — raffles, sweepstakes, 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 sourcing + compliance + fulfillment, Daily Deed is the right call. This page lays out the trade-offs honestly.
Side-by-side
| Dimension | The Daily Deed | RallyUp |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | 8% platform fee 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, sweepstakes, auctions, ticketing, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer, A-thons, storefront, livestreaming, fund-a-need. |
| Compliance handling | End-to-end across all our campaigns. State registration, bonding, official rules, AMOE, eligibility, winner verification, 1099 reporting — all platform-handled. | Mixed by product. Sweepstakes: 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 sourcing | Daily Deed sources premium prizes on the charity's behalf. | 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 | Net wired within 7 days of campaign close. Funds held in escrow during the run. | 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. We source the prize, draft the official rules, file NY/FL/RI state registration and bonding, handle AMOE, and verify winners — none of which RallyUp does for you. Best fit when your prize value is over $5,000 (we handle the state registration thresholds), when you'd rather not direct your charity to 'consult legal counsel' on every campaign, and when you want a unified Deed Bucks free-entry economy that compounds donor engagement across multiple campaigns.
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 it managed end-to-end. RallyUp gives you the software; you still source the prize, draft the rules (or hire legal), file state registrations, manage AMOE, and verify winners. Daily Deed handles all of that in-house. If your team would rather focus on mission than on compliance and procurement, Daily Deed is the right call.
- Can RallyUp run a charity giveaway the way Daily Deed does?
- Partially. RallyUp's sweepstakes product includes prewritten official rules, AMOE handling (one free entry per person), and per-campaign review by RallyUp staff before launch. They do not source prizes, do not file state registration on the charity's behalf, and do not handle bonding for prizes above $5,000 thresholds. Daily Deed handles all of those.
- 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 sweepstakes 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: 8% platform fee plus payment processing. RallyUp Flex is slightly cheaper on raw percentage; Daily Deed bundles prize sourcing + state registration + bonding in the fee, which RallyUp leaves to the charity to handle separately.