SignUpGenius alternative
BackPR vs SignUpGenius
SignUpGenius is an online sign-up tool for volunteers, events and groups, with payment pages for dues, tickets, fundraisers, forms and waivers. It has a free plan, and by default its card fee of 3.95% + $0.95 is added to the payer's total. BackPR is free for nonprofits, never adds its own fee to what families pay, and is built for youth program registration.
At a glance
BackPR and SignUpGenius, side by side
| Term | BackPR | SignUpGenius |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Youth and community programs: camps, after-school, childcare, classes, sports, schools and churches. | Online sign-up sheets for volunteers, events and groups, plus payment pages for dues and fees, tickets, fundraisers, online stores, group gifts, and forms and waivers. |
| Cost for nonprofits | $0 to BackPR: no subscription and no BackPR fees. Stripe's processing fees still apply. | No nonprofit pricing published. The free plan includes unlimited sign-up pages and payment collection. Enterprise is priced by quote. |
| Pricing | Nonprofits: $0. Other organizations: custom quote. | Free plan. Silver $11.99, Gold $29.99 and Platinum $59.99 a month billed monthly, or $8.99, $22.49 and $44.99 a month billed yearly ($107.89, $269.89 and $539.89 a year). Enterprise by quote. |
| Fees added to what families pay | None from BackPR. | By default, payers are charged SignUpGenius's convenience fee at checkout: 3.95% + $0.95 per card payment, or 1.95% (minimum $1) per eCheck. Organizers can cover the fee, cover part of it, or let payers choose. |
| Payment fees | Stripe's standard processing rates. For nonprofits, BackPR adds nothing on top. | 3.95% + $0.95 per card payment and 1.95% (minimum $1) per eCheck, on every plan. Payments run on Stripe, and payment pages are for US organizers with US bank accounts. The fee isn't returned on refunds. Standard bank withdrawals are free; instant withdrawals cost 1.95% (minimum $1). |
| Contract | No long-term contract. Cancel anytime with no exit fees. | Monthly or annual subscription that renews automatically. Turn off auto-renewal anytime; paid features stay until the period ends. Subscription payments are nonrefundable. |
| Onboarding and data import | Free, including data import. | Self-serve. Group email lists can be imported from a CSV file or an email provider. Enterprise includes a dedicated account manager. |
| Spanish for families | Yes. | SignUpGenius publishes a printable Spanish guide on how to sign up. Its help center doesn't describe a Spanish version of sign-up or checkout pages. |
SignUpGenius details are from SignUpGenius's public website and terms, checked October 19, 2026. Products and prices change, so check SignUpGenius pricing, SignUpGenius help: fees for sign-ups, SignUpGenius help: fees on refunds, SignUpGenius help: payment tools, SignUpGenius help: waitlists, SignUpGenius help: subscription renewal, SignUpGenius terms of service and SignUpGenius Spanish sign-up guide for current details.
The difference
Where BackPR is different
No BackPR fee added to what families pay
BackPR never adds its own fee to what families pay; card processing runs at Stripe's standard rates, which you absorb or pass on. SignUpGenius adds its 3.95% + $0.95 card fee to the payer's total by default; organizers can choose to cover it instead.
Waitlists and extra admins included
Nonprofits get every BackPR feature, including waitlists and extra admins, with no subscription. On SignUpGenius, waitlists on sign-ups and extra admins start with the Gold plan, at $22.49 a month billed yearly or $29.99 billed monthly.
Registration in English and Spanish
Families can register in English or Spanish. SignUpGenius's help center doesn't describe a Spanish version of its sign-up pages; it offers a printable Spanish guide.
Built for youth programs
BackPR has family accounts with several children and one checkout, rosters, and check-in and check-out with authorized pickup. SignUpGenius is built around sign-up sheets for events, volunteers and groups.
In fairness
What SignUpGenius does well
SignUpGenius has a free plan with unlimited sign-up pages, automatic reminders and payment collection. It also offers e-signed waivers, recurring payment plans, item waitlists on payment pages, volunteer hours reports and an app for in-person payments and ticket scanning.
Switching
Moving from SignUpGenius is free
Send us an export of your families, participants and programs and we'll set up your BackPR account with them. There's no setup fee and no long-term contract.
How switching worksFAQ
Questions, answered
Can BackPR import our data from SignUpGenius?
Yes, for free. Export your sign-up reports to a spreadsheet and send them to us, and we'll set up your families and programs in BackPR.
Does BackPR add a fee to what families pay?
No. BackPR never adds its own fee to what families pay. Card payments run on Stripe at Stripe's standard rates, which you can absorb or pass on to families.
Other comparisons
SignUpGenius is a trademark of its owner. BackPR is not affiliated with or endorsed by SignUpGenius.
Open registration
with BackPR
Free for nonprofits. No long-term contract. We set you up and import your data at no cost.