Platform Comparison

GoodChange vs. Numero

Both platforms serve progressive campaigns. Here's a factual look at how they differ — and how to decide which is right for your race.

Overview

What Are These Platforms?

GoodChange

Fundraising-First for Progressive Campaigns

GoodChange is an online fundraising platform for progressive campaigns, PACs, state parties, trade associations, and nonpartisan candidates — built by Level Wins in Little Rock, Arkansas. It focuses specifically on donation infrastructure: same-day launch, donor fee coverage, spare change round-ups, peer-to-peer tools, a full API, embeddable forms, and compliance reporting. Pricing starts at 3.75% + 25¢ per transaction with no monthly fees and no platform tips.

Numero

CRM, Broadcast & Payments in One Stack

Numero is a Y Combinator-backed political technology platform founded in 2019 that combines a donor CRM, and payment processing. It was designed as an alternative to legacy tools like NGP VAN.

Side-by-Side

Feature Comparison

A direct look at how GoodChange and Numero compare across fundraising and campaign operations.

Feature GoodChange Numero
Processing Fee 3.75% + 25¢ (Standard, published) High monthly fees — quote required
Monthly Platform Fee None required Fees starting at $1,000/month
Pricing Transparency Free to use — no quote needed High montly fee — Quote required to see pricing
Same-Day Launch Always Varies — onboarding process required
Spare Change Round-Ups Yes — unique passive giving Not available
Full API + Webhooks Yes Limited — primarily internal integrations
Embeddable Donation Forms Yes — embed on any website Hosted donation pages; limited embed
Donor CRM Basic donor records Full featured CRM — core strength
Compliance Reporting Included every plan Yes
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Yes Limited
Leaderboards & Gamification Yes Not featured
The Real Difference

Different Tools for Different Jobs

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Many campaigns use both — and that's intentional

GoodChange and Numero solve different problems. Numero is strong at CRM, broadcast messaging, and call time — the relationship side of campaigning. GoodChange is optimized for donation infrastructure — maximizing net revenue per gift, launching fast, and integrating with custom tech. Many campaigns use Numero for voter and donor communication and GoodChange for donation processing. The comparison below is for campaigns choosing one platform as their primary fundraising tool.

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Pricing Transparency

GoodChange publishes all pricing directly on its website — Standard at 3.75% + 25¢, Growth at 4.75% + 25¢, Pro at 5.75% + 25¢, with no monthly fees on Standard or Growth. Numero starts with a monthly fee/strong>

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Call Time Management

This is Numero's core differentiator. Numero includes built-in call time tools — scheduling, tracking, and logging candidate calls to donors directly in the platform. GoodChange is a donation-focused platform and does not include call time management. For campaigns where candidate call time is a primary fundraising driver, Numero's integrated call tools offer real operational value.

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API, Embeds & Custom Tech

GoodChange offers a full API, automated webhooks, and embeddable donation forms that drop directly into any website. Numero is primarily a closed platform built around its own interface — it does not emphasize API access and advanced integrations capacity, or third-party embeds. For campaigns with digital agencies, developers, or custom infrastructure, GoodChange provides significantly more integration flexibility.

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Spare Change Round-Ups

GoodChange offers spare change round-ups — a passive giving feature where donors connect a card and round up everyday purchases to the nearest dollar, with the difference going to the campaign automatically. This creates ongoing, low-friction revenue without repeated asks. Numero does not offer this feature. For campaigns focused on growing a base of small-dollar, recurring micro-donors, this is a meaningful GoodChange advantage.

Making the Right Choice

Who Should Use Which Platform?

GoodChange is the right fit if you…

  • Want a risk free fundraising platform with robust integration capacity
  • Want to maximize net revenue through donor fee coverage
  • Need to launch and start accepting donations the same day
  • Need embeddable forms for your website
  • Are working with a digital agency that needs integrations
  • Want passive giving tools like spare change round-ups
  • Are a nonpartisan, judicial, or school board candidate
  • Want a pure fundraising platform without paying for CRM or broadcast

Numero may be the right fit if you…

  • Need donor CRM, email, and text tools in a single platform
  • Run high-volume candidate call time and want it tracked in one place
  • Have a large campaign budget and need broadcast communication tools
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

For fundraising specifically, yes. GoodChange is a fundraising platform with transparent pricing (starting at 3.75% + 25¢), same-day launch, donor fee coverage, spare change round-ups, a full API, and embeddable forms — features Numero does not emphasize. Numero also includes a donor CRM, broadcast email and text, and call time management tools that GoodChange does not. Many campaigns use both for different purposes.
GoodChange is focused on donation infrastructure, not full CRM or broadcast messaging. It includes basic donor records and reporting, but if your campaign needs advanced CRM features, broadcast email, or text blasting, you'd pair GoodChange with another dedicated. Many campaigns use GoodChange alongside platforms like Numero, Campaign Deputy, or Action Network.
Spare change fundraising is a GoodChange-exclusive feature where donors connect a card and automatically round up everyday purchases to the nearest dollar, sending the difference to their campaign. It's a passive, low-friction giving mechanism that generates ongoing revenue without repeated asks. Numero does not offer this feature.

Ready to See What GoodChange Can Do?

Transparent pricing. Same-day launch. Donor fee coverage built in from day one.