See what SignUpGenius offers: free and paid sign-up plans, volunteer scheduling, event ticketing, fundraising, and payment collection for schools, nonprofits,…
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freemium, from Free (paid plans from $11.99/mo)
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August 6, 2026
SaaSTeam ManagementNonprofit
SignUpGenius is a web-based coordination platform used by schools, PTAs, sports teams, nonprofits, faith communities, workplaces, and community groups to organize volunteers, events, and payments. Organizers create customizable online sign-up sheets for shifts, time blocks, or items, and participants claim spots without needing an account. Beyond basic sign-ups, the platform supports event ticketing with mobile check-in, dues and fee collection, peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, online merchandise stores, digital forms and waivers, group gift coordination, and automated email/text reminders with waitlist management. Payment collection is built in, so groups can charge for events, dues, or products without a separate payment tool. SignUpGenius reports more than 70 million users and offers a free tier alongside paid plans (Silver, Gold, Platinum) that unlock premium themes, higher email/text sending limits, additional admin seats, ad-free sign-ups, and priority support. An enterprise tier with custom pricing is also available for larger organizations.
Key Features
Online sign-up sheets & scheduling — Customizable sign-up sheets for volunteer shifts, events, and time blocks that participants can claim without an account.
Event ticketing — Sell tickets to events with mobile check-in support.
Payment & dues collection — Built-in payment processing for dues, fees, and event charges without a separate tool.
Fundraising campaigns — Peer-to-peer fundraising tools for groups and nonprofits.
Online merchandise stores — Sell spirit wear and merchandise directly through the platform.
Automated reminders & waitlists — Automated email/text reminders and waitlist management to reduce no-shows.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Free plan available with no credit card required, so small groups can start immediately
Combines sign-ups, event ticketing, payment collection, and fundraising in a single platform
No account required for participants to claim a sign-up slot, lowering friction for volunteers
Built-in automated reminders and waitlist management reduce no-shows and manual follow-up
Large, established user base (70M+ users) with integrations into Zapier, Google Calendar, Outlook, and Zoom
Cons
Payment processing carries a usage-based fee (5% of funds collected plus $0.50 per transaction) on top of any subscription cost
Premium features like custom themes, higher email/text limits, and additional admin seats require paid Silver, Gold, or Platinum plans
Deeper integrations (e.g., CRM or marketing tools like Salesforce, HubSpot, Mailchimp) require going through Zapier rather than being native
Geared toward volunteer/event coordination rather than general-purpose scheduling or booking for commercial service businesses