RallyUp Review 2026: Free vs Flex, the 6.9% Raffle Fee, and What It Costs You
RallyUp has built something genuinely useful: a multi-campaign platform handling 12+ campaign types in a single polished interface. The Free tier and Flex tier are not two versions of the same product — they have fundamentally different checkout mechanics and compliance profiles. Here is the honest assessment of both.
- Raffle Capability (30%) 5.5
- Ticket Economics (25%) 5.5
- Checkout Friction (20%) 3
- Real-World Operations (15%) 4.5
- Compliance & Control (10%) 4
Score is average of two very different products. Read our methodology →
The Distinction Most RallyUp Reviews Miss
| Factor | Free Tier | Flex Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Platform cost to org | $0 | 6.9% on raffle/sweepstakes — highest rate in the structure |
| Donor tipping | Mandatory bonus-entry tipping — cannot be disabled | Disabled by default. Clean checkout. |
| Compliance risk | ⚠ Bonus entries for tips may conflict with licensed raffle requirements | Low — clean percentage fee |
| Incremental abandonment | 25–40% | ~2–5% |
| Net on $25K raffle | $15K–17.5K | ~$22,625 (after 6.9% fee) |
6.9% on Raffles Is the Highest Rate in Their Structure
Chance2Win Premium: $329 flat up to $5K gross, $459 up to $10K, then $329 per additional $10K block. On a $50,000 raffle, that's $459 vs $3,450 — a $2,991 difference before factoring in specialty format support.
What RallyUp Can and Cannot Run
| Format | RallyUp | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard online raffle | ✓ | Full support on Free and Flex |
| 50/50 raffle | ~ | Basic. Limited live jackpot display. |
| Basket raffle | ✗ | Not supported. No multi-pool allocation. |
| Queen of Hearts | ✗ | Not supported. |
| Hybrid drawing pool | ✗ | Stripe-locked. Cash buyers excluded. |
| Wine/spirits/firearms prize | ✗ | Stripe only — same closure risk as Zeffy. |
| US phone support | ~ | Limited. No dedicated live event line. |
| Campaign variety (non-raffle) | ✓ | 12+ types. Genuine breadth advantage. |
The Genuine Use Cases
✓ RallyUp is a strong choice when…
- You run 12+ fundraising campaign types and want one platform
- Standard online raffle on Flex, clean checkout, goal under $15K
- Campaign breadth and P2P fundraising are your primary needs
- You want a polished interface for diverse campaign management
✗ RallyUp is the wrong choice when…
- Running a licensed raffle on the Free tier (bonus-entry compliance)
- Raffle goal is above $15K (6.9% fee becomes significant)
- You need basket raffles, Queen of Hearts, duck races, or hybrid pools
- Your prize includes alcohol, tobacco, or firearms (Stripe-locked)
- You need a US phone number to call during a live event
Frequently Asked Questions
The bonus-entry tipping model creates a specific compliance question: are entries derived from tips to a third-party platform consistent with your state's requirement that drawing entries be based solely on tickets purchased? RallyUp does not address this in their documentation. Consult your state's charitable gaming office before use.
6.9% of gross raffle revenue — their highest activity rate. On a $25,000 raffle: $1,725. Chance2Win Premium costs $459 flat for the same gross level.
No. RallyUp supports standard online raffles. It does not support multi-pool ticket allocation, card selection mechanics, duck races, ball drops, or hybrid drawing pools. See our basket raffle platform guide.
Running a raffle on RallyUp Flex?
At $15K+ gross, Chance2Win Premium's flat fee saves you $1,000+ vs RallyUp Flex's 6.9%. Plus basket raffles, Queen of Hearts, and a phone number that answers.
Call (813) 699-9325 — real people, real raffle expertise.