Drive Sports vs Snap Raise
Stop losing 20% of your donations to platform fees.
See why sports teams are choosing Drive Sports over Snap Raise: transparent pricing, no participation penalties, and tools built specifically for coaches.
Save thousands on every fundraiser
No sales calls required to see pricing
No penalties if participation goals aren't met
The Real Cost of Snap Raise
Let's do the math. Here's what happens to a $10,000 fundraiser.
With Snap Raise
* Fee may increase if participation goals aren't met
With Drive Sports
* No participation requirements or penalties
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly what you get with each platform.
| Feature | Drive Sports | Snap Raise |
|---|---|---|
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Transparent Pricing
Fees listed publicly on website
|
Yes | Contact Sales |
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Platform Fee Structure
How you pay for the platform
|
Flat $29-99/mo | ~20% |
|
ACH/Bank Payments
Lower-fee bank transfer option
|
1.5% + $0.25 | Not Available |
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Participation Requirements
Penalties if goals aren't met
|
None | Higher Fees |
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SMS Text Messaging
Send texts to participants & donors
|
500/mo included | Limited |
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Email Campaigns
Branded email outreach
|
Unlimited | Yes |
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Upfront Costs
Money needed to start
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$29-99/mo | $0 (but 20% later) |
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Platform Technology
Modern, reliable platform
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Modern | Good |
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Individual Participant Pages
Personal fundraising pages for athletes
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Unlimited | Yes |
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Larger Fundraisers
Cost impact as you raise more
|
Keep More | Lose More |
Why Teams Choose Drive Sports Over Snap Raise
Coaches and Athletic Directors are making the switch for these reasons.
Keep More Money
Snap Raise takes roughly 20% of everything you raise. With Drive Sports' flat monthly pricing and 1.5% ACH fees, the bigger you fundraise, the more you keep. Save over $2,000 on a $10,000 campaign.
Transparent Pricing
With Snap Raise, you have to contact sales and negotiate to find out what you'll actually pay. Drive Sports shows all pricing publicly—no sales calls, no surprises, no hidden costs.
No Participation Penalties
Snap Raise can increase your fees if participation goals aren't met. Drive Sports has no participation requirements—your team participates at whatever level works for you, with no penalty.
Built-in SMS & Email
Drive Sports includes 500 SMS messages per month and unlimited emails. Reach parents and donors directly with campaign updates, reminders, and thank you messages—all from one platform.
ACH Payments at 1.5%
Snap Raise doesn't offer ACH bank payments. Drive Sports does, at just 1.5% + $0.25 per transaction. For donors who want to give more, this means less goes to processing fees and more to your team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Snap Raise typically charges around 20% of all donations raised, though you need to contact their sales team to get exact pricing for your team. They have no upfront costs, but this percentage fee means you only keep about 80% of what donors give. Additionally, if your team doesn't meet participation goals, the fee percentage can increase.
Snap Raise is a legitimate platform with good technology. However, their fee structure means you lose a significant portion of donations. For a $10,000 fundraiser, you'd keep about $7,700 with Snap Raise versus $9,821 with Drive Sports—that's over $2,000 more for your team. If keeping more of your donations matters, Drive Sports is the better choice.
We believe the donations your supporters give should go to your team, not to platform fees. A flat monthly subscription ($29-99/month) aligns our incentives with yours: we focus on building the best platform, and you focus on fundraising. The more you raise, the more you keep—that's how it should be.
Snap Raise may require a certain percentage of your team to participate in fundraising activities. If you don't meet these participation goals, your platform fee percentage can increase. With Drive Sports, there are no participation requirements or penalties. Your team participates at whatever level works for your schedule and situation.
No, Snap Raise does not offer ACH bank payments. All donations go through credit card processing at higher rates. Drive Sports offers ACH payments at just 1.5% + $0.25, which is less than half the cost of credit card processing. This is especially valuable for larger donations where the savings add up quickly.
Absolutely! Visit our pricing page to see exactly what every plan costs. We believe in transparent pricing—no sales calls required, no negotiations, no hidden fees. What you see is what you pay.
Ready to Keep More of Your Donations?
Stop losing 20% to Snap Raise fees. Start your fundraiser with Drive Sports today and keep an extra $2,000+ on every $10,000 raised.