Raising money is made easy with digital fundraising. A good digital fundraising platform can elevate your fundraising to the next level though! Two platforms, Teamfi and Schoolfundr, are good at doing just that. Teamfi’s simple to use back-end, different fundraising options like calendars, and advanced features give it the edge in this head-to-head battle.

Both platforms help teams, schools, clubs, and organizations raise money online. Both are transparent about pricing. Both use standard Stripe processing fees. Both offer optional tipping. Both support digital sharing, automated messaging, donor receipts, and campaign support.

The biggest differences come down to fundraiser types, platform focus, and what kind of organization you want supporting your campaign.

Schoolfundr is part of HomeTown, a larger Ohio-based company that also works in websites, digital ticketing, and other school technology. They offer crowdfunding and a-thon-style fundraisers.

Teamfi is solely dedicated to fundraising and offers crowdfunding, a-thons, and calendar fundraisers.

So which platform makes more sense for your team?

Choose Teamfi if…

You want more fundraiser options

Schoolfundr offers crowdfunding and a-thons.

Teamfi offers crowdfunding, a-thons, and calendar fundraisers.

That extra option matters because not every group wants to run the same type of campaign. A standard crowdfunding campaign may work well for one team, while another group may want something more visual and interactive.

Teamfi gives you three core fundraiser types:

• Crowdfunding campaigns
• A-thons and pledge-based fundraisers
• Calendar fundraisers

Calendar fundraisers are especially useful for teams and school groups that want a simple, easy-to-share fundraiser where supporters pick a date and donate the matching amount.

That gives Teamfi a clear advantage for groups that want flexibility beyond traditional crowdfunding and a-thon campaigns.

You want a platform focused only on fundraising

Schoolfundr is operated by HomeTown out of Dublin, Ohio, a larger company that also works in areas like websites and digital ticketing.

That is not necessarily a bad thing. For schools already using HomeTown products, Schoolfundr may feel familiar.

But Teamfi is built specifically for fundraising.

There are no ticketing tools, website tools, or unrelated school software products attached to the platform. The entire focus is helping teams and organizations raise money online. You won’t get emails down the road about building a website with us or switching to digital ticketing, we’re focused on fundraising.

For coaches, directors, booster clubs, and school groups that want a dedicated fundraising partner, that focus can matter.

You want the same transparent fee structure with more flexibility

Teamfi and Schoolfundr are very similar in terms of fees.

Both use standard processing fees of 2.9% + $0.30 per donation. Schoolfundr often rounds this to 3% when explaining pricing, but the actual fee structure is the same Stripe-style processing model.

Both platforms use optional tipping instead of charging a required platform percentage.

That means the decision is not really about which platform has lower fees. It is about which platform gives your group the better fundraiser experience.

With Teamfi, you get the same transparent pricing model plus calendar fundraisers.

Choose Schoolfundr if…

You already use HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. products

Schoolfundr may be a good fit for schools that already work with HomeTown for digital ticketing, websites, or other school technology.

If your athletic department or district already has a HomeTown relationship, using Schoolfundr may feel like a natural choice.

That connection can be useful for schools that prefer keeping multiple tools under one company.

You want offline cash and check donations

Schoolfundr allows offline cash and check donations which can be manually added to the fundraiser, and those donations do not incur processing fees.

That can be helpful for groups with supporters who prefer to give offline or for teams that collect some donations in person.

Teamfi is designed around online digital fundraising. For groups that want everything handled digitally, that is an advantage. But if offline cash and check tracking is a priority, Schoolfundr has that option.

Overview – Compare Teamfi with Schoolfundr

See how Teamfi and Schoolfundr stack up.

What Teamfi Is Best For

Teamfi is best for groups that want a simple, transparent fundraising platform with more campaign flexibility.

Teamfi works well for:

• Sports teams like a football program raising money for travel, gear, uniforms, and tournaments
• School groups, maybe a band or music program, that want an easy digital fundraiser
• Booster clubs, PTAs, and PTOs that want transparent pricing
• Coaches who want a simple and quick launch process, with easy payouts
• Programs that want calendar fundraisers
• Teams that want a-thons or pledge-based campaigns

Teamfi’s biggest advantage over Schoolfundr is that it includes calendar fundraisers while staying fully focused on fundraising.

If your team wants more options without adding complexity, Teamfi is the better fit.

What Schoolfundr Is Best For

Schoolfundr is best for schools and teams that want a transparent crowdfunding or a-thon platform, especially if they already have a relationship with HomeTown.

Schoolfundr may be a fit for:

• Schools already using HomeTown products
• Programs that need offline cash or check donation tracking

Schoolfundr is a solid option. It is transparent, uses the same processing fee structure as Teamfi, and does not charge a required platform percentage.

The main limitation is that it does not offer calendar fundraisers and they are trying to sell you multiple products.

Fundraiser Types: Where Teamfi Has the Edge

Schoolfundr offers crowdfunding and a-thons, which are two strong digital fundraising options.

Teamfi offers those same two options, plus calendar fundraisers.

Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding is a simple online donation campaign. Participants share a link, supporters donate, and the team tracks progress toward the goal.

Both Teamfi and Schoolfundr support this type of fundraiser.

A-Thons

A-thons connect fundraising to an activity or challenge.

Examples include:

Hit-a-thons, Shoot-a-thons, Lift-a-thons, Read-a-thons, Walk-a-thons, and custom a-thons

Both Teamfi and Schoolfundr support this type of fundraiser.

Calendar Fundraisers

Calendar fundraisers give supporters a simple visual way to donate. A donor chooses a date on the calendar and gives the matching amount. It’s the trendiest fundraiser on the market today and is really popular with schools and non-profits.

For example, a supporter might choose the 20th and donate $20. 

This is where Teamfi has the advantage.

Schoolfundr does not offer calendar fundraisers.

Platform Focus: Fundraising-Only vs Broader School Technology

Another key difference is company focus.

Schoolfundr is operated by HomeTown, an Ohio-based parent company that also works in digital ticketing, websites, and other school technology products.

That broader ecosystem may be useful for schools already using HomeTown.

Teamfi is solely dedicated to helping your organization fundraise. That means every part of the platform is built around helping teams and organizations raise money. There are no extra product lines competing for attention. The Teamfi staff is 100% laser focused on your fundraiser.

For groups that want a dedicated fundraising platform, Teamfi’s focus is a major advantage.

Real-World Scenarios

Scenario 1: A High School Team Wants a Simple Crowdfunding Campaign

A high school soccer team needs to raise money for travel and gear.

They want a simple donation page, digital sharing, donor receipts, and transparent fees.

Both Teamfi and Schoolfundr can work well for this.

The decision may come down to platform preference, support, and whether the team wants the option to run a different type of fundraiser later.

Scenario 2: A School Already Uses HomeTown

A school already uses HomeTown for digital ticketing or other tools.

Because Schoolfundr is part of the HomeTown ecosystem, the school may prefer to keep fundraising connected to an existing vendor relationship.

In this case, Schoolfundr may be worth considering.

Scenario 3: A Basketball Team Wants a Fundraising-Only Partner

A basketball team wants a platform that is completely dedicated to fundraising.

They do not need ticketing, websites, or other school technology tools.

Teamfi is the better fit because fundraising is the entire focus.

Limitations and Tradeoffs

Teamfi and Schoolfundr are both strong fundraising platforms with transparent pricing.

Teamfi’s main limitation is that it is focused on digital fundraising, so groups that rely heavily on offline cash and check donations may prefer a platform that supports those workflows directly.

Schoolfundr’s main limitation is that it does not offer calendar fundraisers. It also operates as part of a larger school technology company rather than as a fundraising-only platform.

If your group only needs crowdfunding or an a-thon, both platforms are worth considering.

If your group wants calendar fundraising, Teamfi is the better choice.

If your group wants a fundraising-only platform, Teamfi is the better choice.

If your school already uses HomeTown and wants to keep tools under the same vendor, Schoolfundr may be a good fit.