You want the full gift to reach the organization
Your organization receives the full gift. The donor pays the platform fee and card processing on top at checkout.
Comparison
HometownLift vs Snap Raise
Both platforms serve youth sports fundraising. HometownLift adds the fee and card processing to the donor's total, so your organization receives the full gift. Compare the payment flow and tools your program needs below.
Side by side
How the platforms compare
CategoryHometownLiftSnap Raise
Fee modelDonors pay the 3% platform fee plus card processing on top of the gift. The organization receives the full gift.Org-deducted. A percentage is deducted from donations before payout.
What the org receivesThe full gift. The donor pays the fee and processing on top.A reduced amount after the platform takes its cut.
Personal athlete pagesEvery athlete gets a personal page with photo, story, QR code, and unique share link.Athlete-level pages may be available depending on the plan.
Pledge fundraisersBuilt-in pledge support for walk-a-thons, read-a-thons, and per-unit events with auto payment collection.Focus is primarily on direct donation campaigns.
Event-day storeCashless concessions, merch, and ticket sales with QR ordering and volunteer fulfillment.Not a core feature.
Equipment AccountabilityIssue gear, track returns, and charge families for lost or damaged items from the same dashboard.Not a core feature.
Payout timingDirect to your Stripe-connected bank account on Stripe's standard schedule.Payout timing and method varies.
Setup costNo setup fee and no subscription. Every feature is free for every organization.Check their current pricing for setup and ongoing costs.
Admin controlsDirector and coach roles with permission boundaries. Coaches see their team only.Admin tools and role structure varies by plan.
Snap Raise features and pricing are described based on publicly available information and may change. Check their site for current details.
When to choose HometownLift
HometownLift is a better fit when
You want personal athlete pages
Every athlete gets a unique page with their name, photo, QR code, and share link built into every campaign.
You run events alongside campaigns
The event-day store handles cashless concessions, merch, and ticket sales in the same platform.
You want a free platform with no setup fee
Every feature is included without a software subscription or setup fee. Payment fees are paid by the donor or buyer at checkout.
When Snap Raise might be a better fit
Consider Snap Raise when
You want a more established brand
Snap Raise has been in the market longer and has wider recognition among youth sports programs.
You prefer their specific feature set
If your program needs features specific to Snap Raise, check their current offerings to see if they match your needs.
Learn more about HometownLift
Current pricing
See the current fees and a worked $100 example.
Learn more →Donor-paid fee model
How the fee model works and what donors see at checkout.
Learn more →Athlete fundraising pages
Personal pages for every athlete on the roster.
Learn more →Revenue tools
Registration, memberships, sponsors, event sales, and concessions in one place.
Learn more →See the difference