Kaleido Fundraiser vs Lift: Charity and Donations
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Kaleido Fundraiser, Nov 9, 2026 for Lift.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Kaleido Fundraiser 4.9 from 4 reviews and Lift 4.9 from 14 reviews.
- Only Lift lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $13.99/month for Kaleido Fundraiser and $10/month for Lift.
- Kaleido Fundraiser lists 5 features Lift’s listing doesn’t mention, including Carbon offsetting, Custom code, Landing pages.
Head to head
Raise funds for the right cause - the best way
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Premium
- · 1 Fundraising Campaign
Plus
- · 2-10 Fundraising Campaigns
Enterprise
- · Unlimited Fundraising Campaigns
Starter
- · Collect up to 10 donations a month
- · Support a single cause
Pro
- · Match customer donations
- · Multiple causes & campaigns
- · Take donations via POS
- · Unlimited donations
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureFundraiser lets you allocate a portion of each order to a cause you care about. Choose between tips, tagged orders or a percentage of sales, and customize your campaign’s look with our content builder and progress bar. We securely track and display your fundraising progress in real time, empowering you to manage contributions confidently while showing your supporters the impact they’re making.
Whether you're a nonprofit or a brand that wants to do some good, Lift was built for you. Create engaging donation campaigns for any cause in minutes, and bring them to your customers wherever they are: online store, checkout and POS are all fully supported. There are no third parties - you stay in control of how and when donations you collect are passed on to your chosen causes.
- Fundraising your way. Checkout tips or percentage of sales
- Unlimited Customization. Use our content builder to achieve the perfect look
- 1 Click Installation
- For Nonprofits & Mission-Driven Brands – Raise funds directly through your store
- Customizable Giving Options – Enable round-ups, and donation tiers & match funds
- Seamless Store Integration – Donation widgets blend perfectly into your design.
- Multi-Channel Support – Works across Online Store and Shopify POS.
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Kaleido Fundraiser |  Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 172 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +8 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 9 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Health & Beauty, Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, Canada, United Kingdom |
Reviews
| Measure | Kaleido Fundraiser | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★ | 4.9 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 4 | 14(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Kaleido Fundraiser | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $13.99/month | $10/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Kaleido Fundraiser | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #49 | #18(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #7 in Donations |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Aug 25, 2020 | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Kaleido | FourStacks |
FAQ
Kaleido Fundraiser and Lift: common questions
- Is Kaleido Fundraiser or Lift cheaper?
- Only Lift lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $13.99/month for Kaleido Fundraiser and $10/month for Lift. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, Kaleido Fundraiser or Lift?
- On the Shopify App Store: Kaleido Fundraiser 4.9 from 4 reviews and Lift 4.9 from 14 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Kaleido Fundraiser lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Carbon offsetting, Custom code, Landing pages, Live counter. Lift lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Roundup amount. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 13, 2026 for Kaleido Fundraiser, Nov 9, 2026 for Lift; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 13, 2026 for Kaleido Fundraiser, Nov 9, 2026 for Lift. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.