Drive Sports vs TeamFi
Two different approaches to sports fundraising.
TeamFi offers free campaign-based fundraising. Drive Sports provides year-round funding with lower processing fees and direct deposits to your account.
Lower fees with bank payments
Continuous vs time-limited
Build sustainable monthly giving
Two Different Philosophies
Both platforms help teams raise money, but the approach is fundamentally different.
TeamFi Approach
- Campaign-based (typically 14 days)
- Free platform, donor tips optional
- Stripe processing: 2.9% + $0.30
- Funds go through TeamFi's Stripe
- One-time donations only
Great for quick, one-time fundraising pushes
Drive Sports Approach
- Year-round funding system
- Flat $29-99/month, no surprises
- ACH: 1.5% | Cards: 3.5%
- Your own merchant account
- One-time + recurring donations
Built for sustainable, long-term program funding
Let's Talk Numbers
Here's what happens on a $5,000 fundraiser using ACH bank payments.
With TeamFi
* Based on ~10 donations averaging $500 each. Card-only processing.
With Drive Sports
* Plus ongoing recurring donation potential
On a single $5,000 fundraiser, the difference is small. But with year-round funding and recurring donations, Drive Sports helps you build sustainable revenue instead of running repeated campaigns.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly what you get with each platform.
| Feature | Drive Sports | TeamFi |
|---|---|---|
|
Platform Fee
Cost to use the platform
|
$29-99/mo | Free |
|
Card Processing
Credit/debit card fees
|
3.5% + $0.25 | 2.9% + $0.30 |
|
ACH/Bank Payments
Lower-cost bank transfers
|
1.5% + $0.25 | Not Available |
|
Recurring Donations
Monthly giving programs
|
Yes | No |
|
Direct Merchant Account
Own your payment processing
|
Yes | Through TeamFi |
|
Campaign Types
Fundraiser formats available
|
Drives + Year-Round | Multiple Types |
|
SMS Messaging
Text message outreach
|
500/mo included | Yes |
|
Email Campaigns
Email outreach tools
|
Unlimited | Yes |
|
Tax Receipt Generation
Automatic donor receipts
|
Yes | Basic |
Which Platform is Right for You?
TeamFi might be better if:
- You need a quick, one-time fundraiser
- You want $0 upfront cost
- You only accept credit card payments
- You want a-thon style fundraisers
Drive Sports is better if:
- You want year-round, sustainable funding
- You want recurring monthly donors
- You want lower fees with ACH payments
- You want your own merchant account
- You're tired of running repeated campaigns
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, TeamFi doesn't charge platform fees. They make money from optional donor tips. However, you still pay Stripe's processing fees (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction), and all payments go through TeamFi's Stripe account rather than directly to you.
Drive Sports charges a predictable monthly fee ($29-99) because we set you up with your own merchant account. This means funds go directly to your bank account, you get lower processing rates (especially with ACH), and you're building a sustainable funding system rather than running repeated campaigns. The monthly fee covers unlimited usage with no percentage cuts from your donations.
Campaign fundraising (TeamFi's model) means running time-limited pushes—typically 14 days—with a start and end date. You promote heavily, raise money, then it's over. Year-round funding (Drive Sports) means your donation pages are always active, you can accept recurring monthly donations, and you build sustainable revenue without the constant hustle of launching new campaigns.
With your own merchant account, donations go directly to your bank—no middleman holding your funds. You get better processing rates (especially for nonprofits), full control over your payment relationship, and faster access to your money. If the platform ever goes away, your payment processing continues.
Absolutely. Some teams use TeamFi for occasional a-thon style events while using Drive Sports for their ongoing, year-round funding. The platforms serve different purposes and can complement each other.
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