PledgeMe vs Raised
PledgeMe is NZ's crowdfunding platform for projects, equity raises, and lending. Raised is a product fundraising platform for schools, clubs, and community groups. They solve different problems.
Pricing & Fees
PledgeMe charges success fees on funds raised. Raised has a simpler structure with no fees on cash payments.
Raised
- ✓Free to use with no setup fees
- ✓No monthly subscription fees
- ✓5% platform fee charged to supporters, not you
- ✓Cash and bank transfer payments have no processing fees
PledgeMe
- ✗5.65% success fee on project campaigns (6.5% incl. GST)
- ✗7.5% success fee on equity campaigns (zero-rated for GST)
- ✗2.5% + $0.25 credit card fees charged to pledgers
- ✗$4,000 + GST CrowdfundingU fee for equity/lending campaigns
Features
PledgeMe is a crowdfunding platform for projects and startups. Raised supports product fundraising, crowdfunding, and personal fundraisers with lower fees.
Raised
- ✓Product fundraising and crowdfunding
Sell products from wholesalers, run a crowdfunding campaign, or start a personal fundraiser. All in one platform.
- ✓Order management
Track every order, manage delivery schedules, and handle fulfilment in one place
- ✓Wholesaler marketplace
Browse and connect with wholesalers who supply fundraising products
- ✓Cash, Tap to Pay, bank transfer, and online payments
Stripe, cash, bank transfer, and mobile Tap to Pay. Cash and bank transfers have zero fees.
- ✓CRM, email campaigns, and analytics
Built-in CRM with customer tagging, bulk email campaigns, and real-time analytics dashboard
PledgeMe
- ✓Project crowdfunding
Raise money for creative projects, community initiatives, and business ideas with reward-based campaigns
- ✓Equity crowdfunding
NZ's first equity crowdfunding platform. Startups can raise capital by selling shares to the public.
- ✓Crowdlending
Businesses can borrow from the crowd and repay with interest over time
- ✗No product-based fundraising
PledgeMe is for projects and investments, not for selling products to raise money for a group
- ✗No in-person payment options
Online payments only. No cash or Tap to Pay.
Why Choose Raised?
PledgeMe is for startups and project crowdfunding with fees up to 7.5%. Raised is for anyone who wants to run fundraisers with lower fees and more flexibility.
Product-Based Fundraising
Raised lets your group sell products and keep the margin. PledgeMe is for crowdfunding projects where backers pledge money for rewards.
Order Management
Track orders, manage deliveries, and handle fulfilment. PledgeMe has no order management because it is not built for product sales.
Fee-Free Cash Payments
Accept cash with zero fees. PledgeMe charges 5.65% + GST on all funds raised, plus credit card fees on top.
Wholesaler Network
Connect with wholesalers through Raised. Find products, compare margins, and get started quickly.
Questions about choosing Raised
Why choose Raised as an alternative to PledgeMe?
Choose Raised when your school, club or community group wants product fundraising, donation pages and sponsored athons in one platform. Manage campaigns online, share fundraising links and use participating wholesalers or your own products without a setup fee or monthly subscription.
Does Raised charge fundraising fees?
Raised has no setup fee or monthly subscription. Card payments carry a 5% platform fee plus processing fees. Eligible product fundraisers can accept cash and bank transfer without platform or processing fees. Payment availability and how fees are collected depend on your region and campaign settings. Check Raised's pricing page for details.
How do we start our next fundraiser on Raised?
Create a Raised account, choose your fundraising format and add your campaign details. For product fundraisers, confirm products, prices and collection arrangements before publishing. Share your new Raised link with supporters. Existing campaigns, payment details and donor records do not transfer automatically from another platform.
Ready to Start Your Fundraising Journey?
Run your next product fundraiser, donation appeal or sponsored athon with Raised. No setup fee or monthly subscription.