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Websites, payments, email, and the dashboard behind them.
Practical web infrastructure for small operations: design iteration, domain support, secure connections, PayPal integrations, email tools, newsletters, and a client dashboard for the work you manage after launch.
Alternatives Table
Payment Processing Compare
Comparative table for payment processing and web hosting providers across plans, transaction fees, and integration constraints.
| Provider | Plan | Monthly Fee | In-Person Fee | Online Fee | Storage | Profiles | Public API | Webhooks | Vendor Exit Cost | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Business Elite | $99/mo | N/A | 2.9% + $0.28 | Unlimited | 100 | Limited | No | Medium | Advanced dev tools; analytics; multiple gateways |
![]() | Business | $39/mo | N/A | 2.9% + $0.29 | 100 GB | 10 | Limited | No | Medium | Tax tools; coupons; product mgmt |
![]() | Core | $23/mo | N/A | 2.9% + $0.30 | 50 GB | 5 | Limited | No | Medium | Scheduling; accepts payments |
![]() | Light | $16/mo | N/A | No payments | 2 GB | 2 | No | No | Medium | Basic store only |
![]() | Business Elite | $99/mo | N/A | 2.5% + $0.30 (Starting) | Unlimited | Unlimited | Limited | No | Medium | Subscriptions; advanced shipping |
![]() | Business | $39/mo | N/A | 2.5% + $0.30 + 1% | 100 GB | Unlimited | Limited | No | Medium | Customer accounts; merchandising |
![]() | Core | $23/mo | N/A | 2.9% + fees | 50 GB | Unlimited | Limited | No | Medium | CSS/JS customization |
![]() | Light | $16/mo | N/A | 2.9% + fees | 2 GB | 2 | No | No | Medium | Templates; AI assistant |
![]() | Plus | $2,500+/mo | 2.4% + $0.10 | 2.5% + $0.30 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Full | Yes | Low | Enterprise, multi-currency |
![]() | Advanced | $299/mo | 2.4% + $0.10 | 2.5% + $0.30 | Platform-managed | Platform | Full | Yes | Low | Advanced analytics |
![]() | Retail | $89/mo | No payments | Online only | Platform | Platform | Full | Yes | Medium | Proprietary POS |
![]() | Basic | $29/mo | No payments | No payments | Platform | Platform | Full | Yes | Low | SSL; analytics |
![]() | Starter | $5/mo | No payments | No payments | Platform | None | Limited | No | Low | Social sales |
![]() | N/A | $0 | N/A | 2.9% + $0.29 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
![]() | N/A | $0 | N/A | 2.9% + $0.30 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Supports many integrations, custom workflows. Extras for international cards/currency conversion. |
![]() | N/A | $0 | N/A | 2.2% + $0.30 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Free to start, then pay % per donation. |
![]() | Full-Service Starter | $89.95+ | 2.6% + $0.10 | 3.5% + $0.10 | N/A | N/A | Limited | No | High | Table mapping, split checks, KDS integration |
![]() | Full-Service Advanced | $129.85 | 2.3% + $0.10 | 3.5% + $0.11 | N/A | N/A | Limited | No | High | Table mapping, split checks, KDS integration |
![]() | Quick-Service Starter | $59.95+ | 2.6% + $0.10 | 3.5% + $0.12 | N/A | N/A | Limited | No | High | Online ordering, menu management, fast checkout |
![]() | Quick-Service Advanced | $109.90 | 2.3% + $0.10 | 3.5% + $0.13 | N/A | N/A | Limited | No | High | Online ordering, menu management, fast checkout |
![]() | Retail Starter | $14.95 | 2.6% + $0.10 | 3.5% + $0.14 | N/A | N/A | Limited | No | High | Barcode scanning, item variants, exchanges |
![]() | Retail Advanced | $104.90 | 2.3% + $0.10 | 3.5% + $0.15 | N/A | N/A | Limited | No | High | Barcode scanning, item variants, exchanges |
![]() | Professional Starter | $14.95 | 2.6% + $0.10 | 3.5% + $0.16 | N/A | N/A | Limited | No | High | Invoicing, virtual terminal, recurring payments |
![]() | Professional Advanced | $84.95 | 2.3% + $0.10 | 3.5% + $0.17 | N/A | N/A | Limited | No | High | Invoicing, virtual terminal, recurring payments |
![]() | Personal Starter | $0 | 2.6% + $0.10 | 3.5% + $0.18 | N/A | N/A | Limited | No | High | Appointment booking (higher tiers), customer database |
![]() | Personal Advanced | $84.95 | 2.3% + $0.10 | 3.5% + $0.19 | N/A | N/A | Limited | No | High | Appointment booking (higher tiers), customer database |
![]() | Home & Field Starter | $14.95 | 2.6% + $0.10 | 3.5% + $0.20 | N/A | N/A | Limited | No | High | Mobile payments, paperless receipts, remote processing |
![]() | Home & Field Advanced | $84.95 | 2.3% + $0.10 | 3.5% + $0.21 | N/A | N/A | Limited | No | High | Mobile payments, paperless receipts, remote processing |
![]() | Free Tier | $0 | 2.6% + 15¢ | 3.3% + 30¢ | N/A | N/A | Full | Yes | Medium | Core POS |
![]() | Plus | $49 | 2.5% + 15¢ | 2.9% + 30¢ | N/A | N/A | Full | Yes | Medium | Loyalty, inventory |
![]() | Premium | $149 | 2.4% + 15¢ | 2.9% + 30¢ | N/A | N/A | Full | Yes | Medium | Reporting, support |
![]() | Website Builder — Basic | $9.99/mo* | 2.3% + 0¢ (GoDaddy Payments) | 2.8% + 30¢ (Pay Links/Invoicing) | N/A | N/A | Limited | No | Medium | Site builder + marketing dashboard; payment links/QR; invoicing; donations (no full store) |
![]() | Website Builder — Premium | $14.99/mo* | 2.3% + 0¢ (GoDaddy Payments) | 2.8% + 30¢ (Pay Links/Invoicing) | N/A | N/A | Limited | No | Medium | Builder + advanced marketing; online booking; take deposits/payments for services |
![]() | Website Builder — Commerce | $20.99/mo* | 2.3% + 0¢ (GoDaddy Payments) | 2.7% + 30¢ (eCommerce) | N/A | N/A | Limited | No | Medium | Integrated online store; “0% online store transaction fee” (no extra platform cut beyond processing) |
![]() | GoDaddy Payments (standalone) | $0 | 2.3% + 0¢ | 2.7% + 30¢ (eCommerce) / 2.8% + 30¢ (Pay Links/Invoicing) | N/A | N/A | Limited | No | Low | In-person + online acceptance; keyed-in 3.5% + 0¢; ACH available (varies by method) |
![]() | Managed WordPress Hosting (for WooCommerce) | From $6.99/mo* | Varies (depends on gateway) | Varies (depends on gateway) | Varies | Varies | Full (WordPress REST) | Yes (app-level) | Low | Standard WordPress stack; easier export/migration than proprietary site builders |
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Fiscal sponsorship & donation types
Fiscal sponsorship is an arrangement where a recognized 501(c)(3) accepts donations and manages funds for mission-aligned projects that are not standalone charities. Donations are legally made to the sponsor, and the sponsor retains governance responsibility.
Donation handling generally includes unrestricted support, designated/restricted support, and conditional gifts tied to milestones. This structure allows projects to fundraise with accountability while sponsors maintain audit-ready controls and disbursement policy compliance.
Donation operations
We recommend PayPal for most small organizations because it balances low-friction setup, donor familiarity, and strong transaction reporting. A single account can support multiple designated projects while maintaining clear internal separation.
The donation box module captures donor metadata (designation, comments, contact), automates receipt workflows, and keeps exports ready for bookkeeping, sponsor reporting, and review cycles.
Payment Processing
In-Person Compare
Common plans, fees, and integration constraints across major providers.
| Provider | Plan | Monthly Fee | In-Person Fee | Online Fee | API / Webhooks | Vendor Exit Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Business Elite | $99/mo | N/A | 2.9% + $0.28 | Limited / No | Medium |
![]() | Business | $39/mo | N/A | 2.5% + $0.30 + 1% | Limited / No | Medium |
![]() | Advanced | $299/mo | 2.4% + $0.10 | 2.5% + $0.30 | Full / Yes | Low |
![]() | N/A | $0 | N/A | 2.9% + $0.29 | N/A | N/A |
![]() | N/A | $0 | N/A | 2.9% + $0.30 | Full / Yes | N/A |
![]() | N/A | $0 | N/A | 2.2% + $0.30 | Varies | N/A |
![]() | Full-Service Starter | $89.95+ | 2.6% + $0.10 | 3.5% + $0.10 | Limited / No | High |
![]() | Plus | $49/mo | 2.5% + 15¢ | 2.9% + 30¢ | Full / Yes | Medium |
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POS & in-person integration
Our approach can integrate in-person market-day payments with online donations, creating unified reporting while preserving correct separation between retail and charitable flows when required.
- Unified reporting: align market transactions with online contributions.
- Scalable workflows: use consistent operations across farms, events, and projects.
- Clear separation: keep retail and charitable channels distinct for governance and accounting.
POS Options
POS Compare
Device options, integrations, and lock-in differences across providers.
| Provider | Device Name | Price | Payment Processing | Device Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Reader | $29 | Open | Mobile Reader | Entry-level Bluetooth card reader for a phone/tablet; accepts chip, PIN, and contactless payments. |
![]() | Terminal | $199 | Open | Mobile POS | All-in-one portable terminal for accepting chip, PIN, and contactless payments. |
![]() | Terminal + Scanner | $239 | Open | Countertop POS | All-in-one terminal with a built-in barcode scanner. |
![]() | Store Kits | $249 – $699+ | Open | POS Bundle | Bundles of receipt printer, cash drawer, and tablet stand (various configurations). |
![]() | Go | $49 | Locked In | Mobile Reader | Compact card reader |
![]() | Flex | $599 – $749 | Locked In | Mobile POS | Portable all-in-one POS device, with built-in receipt printer. |
![]() | Mini | $799 | Locked In | Countertop POS | Compact countertop POS unit. |
![]() | Station | $1,899 | Locked In | Countertop POS | Full-featured POS register station. |
![]() | Reader | $59 | Locked In | Mobile Reader | Pocket-sized card reader for mobile devices |
![]() | Stand | $149 | Locked In | Countertop Reader | Stand that turns an iPad into a countertop POS system |
![]() | Kiosk | $149 | Locked In | Countertop Reader | Stand for iPad to create a customer Self-Service Check out |
![]() | Square Terminal | $299 | Locked In | Mobile POS | All-in-one portable terminal with built-in receipt printer. |
![]() | Square Handheld | $399 | Locked In | Mobile POS | Handheld POS with screen, camera, and receipt printing. |
![]() | Square Register | $799 | Locked In | Countertop System | Full countertop POS with dual screens for merchant and customer. |
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Our POS approach
We support a range of POS configurations depending on operational needs, scale, and connectivity. Our approach prioritizes simplicity, reliability, and alignment with existing payment and bookkeeping workflows.
In most cases, we recommend using PayPal's POS ecosystem as baseline. It integrates easily with other PayPal services, and there are no lock-in or price hikes for FND to develop custom product profiles and customer accounts — this is why PayPal's services allow us to offer unrestricted, competitive pricing.
Some systems are POS only, others are online payment processing only, and some are integrated solutions. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.
Communications
Emailing Compare
Forwarding, shared inboxes, listservs, and outbound newsletter platforms.
Comparative table across typical plans, operational limits, and admin overhead.
Google Groups note: Google Groups (included with Google Workspace) functions as a traditional listserv. It doesn't belong in the “marketing email” category because it lacks core CRM features: you can't build drag-and-drop graphic templates, you can't track who opened an email or clicked a link, and you can't set up automated welcome sequences.
| Provider | Plan | Monthly Fee | Sending Limits | Seat/Member Limit | Storage | Custom Domain | Internal Routing | Auto-Unsub | Setup Effort | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Business Starter | $7.00 / user | Standard Google limits | Unlimited | 30 GB / user | Yes | Full | Yes (Groups) | High | All-in-one suite; advanced admin console; Drive & Meet |
![]() | Nonprofits (501c3) | $0 | Standard Google limits | 2,000 users | 30 GB / user | Yes | Full | Yes (Groups) | High | Requires official verification; full suite access |
![]() | Premium | $20.00+ | Unlimited | 400 (scales up) | 2 GB | Subdomain | Full | Yes | Low | Modern listserv; daily digests; wiki & calendar features |
![]() | Free Tier | $0 | Standard | 100 | Basic | Subdomain | Full | Yes | Low | Embeddable sign-up snippets; basic list management |
![]() | Starter | $9.00+ | 5,000 / mo | Unlimited contacts | N/A | Yes | No | Yes | Medium | Drag-and-drop newsletter builder; API access; no daily limits |
![]() | Free Tier | $0 | 300 / day | Unlimited contacts | N/A | Yes | No | Yes | Medium | Customizable website forms; marketing analytics |
![]() | Pro | ~$2.50 / user | Unlimited | Unlimited (scales) | N/A | Yes | Full | Yes | Low | Streamlined group inbox; customized message templates |
![]() | Free Tier | $0 | Unlimited | 20 | N/A | Yes | Full | Yes | Low | Great for small core teams; simple interface |
| Aws Ses | Custom Cloud | Pay-as-you-go | Infinite (Scalable) | Unlimited | S3 Dependent | Yes | Custom | Programmatic | Very High | $0.10 per 1k emails; complete control over routing rules |
![]() | Email Routing | $0 | Unlimited | Unlimited aliases | N/A | Yes | Forward Only | No | Medium | Best paired with Brevo/AWS for outbound; totally free forwarding |
Images represent platform branding only. Prices reflect base tiers as of 2026.
Inboxes, aliases & role addresses
We avoid putting operations on personal accounts. Instead, we create role-based addresses (like info@, orders@, support@) that forward to the right people and can be reassigned cleanly as staffing changes.
- Shared visibility: use group inboxes when multiple people need to see and respond.
- Clear ownership: keep domain + admin accounts controlled by the client.
- Operational continuity: preserve history when staff turns over.
DNS & deliverability
Email reliability depends on correct DNS. We configure the essentials (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) and align sending sources so messages land in inboxes instead of spam folders.
Campaigns
Marketing Email Compare
Dedicated newsletter and CRM platforms.
Comparative table across outbound marketing platforms. Pricing for these services typically scales strictly by the total number of contacts/subscribers on your list.
Officially: Google Groups belongs firmly in the Email Management table because Google Workspace acts as a traditional listserv. It doesn't belong in this marketing table because it lacks core CRM features: you can't build drag-and-drop graphic templates, you can't track who opened the email or clicked a link, and you can't set up automated welcome sequences.
| Provider | Plan | Starting Fee | Contact Limit | Monthly Email Limit | Template Builder | Automations | E-commerce Sync | Vendor Lock-in | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Essentials | $13.00/mo | 500 (scales up) | 5,000 | Advanced | Basic | Yes | High | Industry standard; integrates with almost everything; A/B testing |
![]() | Free Tier | $0 | 500 | 1,000 | Basic | No | Limited | High | Good for starting out, but branding is forced on emails |
![]() | Core | $12.00/mo | 500 (scales up) | 12,000 | Standard | Basic | Yes | High | Excellent customer support; strong event management features |
![]() | Advanced | $18.00/mo | 500 (scales up) | Unlimited | Advanced | Advanced | Yes | Medium | Very cost-effective as list grows; modern drag-and-drop builder |
![]() | Free Tier | $0 | 1,000 | 12,000 | Standard | Basic | No | Medium | One of the most generous free tiers for growing community lists |
![]() | Flat Rate | $38.00/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | Premium/Design | Standard | Shopify only | Medium | Never penalizes for list growth; highly aesthetic templates |
![]() | Creator | $15.00/mo | 300 (scales up) | Unlimited | Text-focused | Advanced | Yes | Medium | Built for content creators; excellent visual automation builder |
![]() | Launch (Free) | $0 | 2,500 | Unlimited | Modern/Clean | No | No | Low | Best for pure newsletters; web-hosting included; very generous free tier |
![]() | Standard | $0 (Takes 10% of paid subs) | Unlimited | Unlimited | Text-focused | No | No | Low | Incredibly simple; acts as both a blog and an email blast; no CRM features |
![]() | Standard | $20.00/mo | 500 (scales up) | 5,000 | Advanced | Advanced | Deep Integration | High | Industry standard for e-commerce; tracks highly specific purchasing behaviors |
![]() | Free Tier | $0 | 250 | 500 | Advanced | Advanced | Deep Integration | High | Allows testing complex store automations before committing |
![]() | Lite | $15.00/mo | 500 (scales up) | Unlimited | Advanced | Enterprise-grade | Yes | High | Incredibly powerful conditional logic; visual automation builder; high learning curve |
Prices reflect starting tiers based on minimum subscriber counts as of 2026.
Broadcasting, newsletters & consent
For bulk announcements and newsletters, we recommend using a dedicated sending platform (instead of sending from a normal inbox) to protect deliverability and keep unsubscribe handling automatic.
- List hygiene: manage bounces and unsubscribes automatically.
- Segmentation: target audiences (customers, volunteers, donors) without duplicate lists.
- Compliance: ensure opt-in, footer requirements, and suppression lists.






















