10 Features Worth the Upgrade

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Cheddar Up is committed to providing robust group management tools that add value to your organization without adding cost. So, pinky promise: Our basic plan will always be free.

So why (or when) upgrade? As your group, organization, or business grows, so do your finances and needs — and we provide more advanced features to meet them. Here’s a look at the additional plans we offer, and some key premium features that make a difference. 

Cheddar Up Plans

BASIC

$0 Forever

Collect payments + forms and track everything automatically

RECOMMENDED FOR:

  • Individuals
  • Families
  • Getting started and learning how you’ll use the platform

PRO

$15/month on annual plan

PLUS unlimited items and forms, access to e-commerce tools

RECOMMENDED FOR:

  • Product sales
  • Small groups with only one leader/organizer

 

TEAM

$35/month on annual plan

PLUS enhanced, granular reporting and unlimited account managers

RECOMMENDED FOR:

  • Large groups
  • Multiple leaders/organizers
  • Schools and PTAs
  • Associations
  • Regularly-scheduled payments
  • Frequent programming

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Premium Features You’ll Love

1. Unlimited everything

Our free plan offers up to five items and one form per collection. Upgrade, and your offerings are truly endless. Think: Being able to offer a registration form and a permission slip in one transaction, which keeps all an individual’s relevant information in one tidy window. If you’re selling products, offering more than five items may be a no-brainer. Plus, you also get …

5. Lower Processing Fees

Upgrade to pay less in fees. Pro and Team plans offer reduced credit card processing fees and give you access to eCheck payments, the most affordable way to collect funds. Here’s a breakdown:

What are fees for a

$5 PTA Membership?

$1.15

if paying by Credit Card (basic plan)

$0.77

if paying by Credit Card (PRO and TEAM plans)

$1.00

if paying by eCheck (PRO plan)

$0.95

if paying by eCheck (TEAM plan)

What are fees for a

$100 HOA monthly payment?

$4.90

if paying by Credit Card (basic plan)

$4.18

if paying by Credit Card (PRO and TEAM plans)

$1.59

if paying by eCheck (PRO plan)

$0.95

if paying by eCheck (TEAM plan)

Let’s Talk About Fees (And How to Keep Them Low)

If your group collects payments frequently or in larger amounts, offering eCheck can make a noticeable difference. While accepting cash or checks is always an option, it often means more manual work for tracking and reporting. For many organizers, the added convenience and time savings of online payments are well worth the small fee.

Cheddar Up gives you the flexibility to choose what works best for your group. You can decide whether your organization covers the fee or gives payers the option to do so at checkout. Either way, you stay in control of how payments are handled.

3. Manager Access and Reporting (Team)

Make it easy to share responsibilities without sharing logins. Add unlimited managers and assign them specific permissions so everyone can access what they need. Whether it’s a board, a committee, or a rotating officer team, this keeps things secure and organized.

And when it’s time for a financial report, the Team plan gives you access to account-wide reporting. You can instantly generate summaries for your entire Cheddar Up history or a specific time period—perfect for audits, budgeting, and transparency.

4. Ticketing — TEAM

Get your next event off the ground in no time. With Cheddar Up’s ticketing feature, you can create and sell digital tickets in just a few clicks. At the event, use Cheddar Up’s check-in tools to scan and mark tickets right from your device. Ideal for fundraisers, school dances, performances, and community events of any size.

5. Custom Receipts and Branding

Want your collections to feel extra polished? Pro lets you customize email receipts, while Team takes it further with full branding: add your logo, custom colors, footer, and more.

6. Group Website — TEAM

Your organization deserves a home base. A group page gives you exactly that. With one custom link, you can showcase all your active collections in one place. Fundraisers, events, registrations. You can even highlight sponsors or key supporters to give them the visibility they deserve. All of it is front and center and easy for your community to find and follow. 

This feature is available with the Team plan and is perfect for schools, PTAs, and organizations that always have something going on. It is polished, professional, and seriously convenient. We love this example!

Shipping Labels

7. eSignatures and File Uploads

With Pro and Team, you can collect signed waivers and documents directly through your forms. eSignatures are legally compliant and secure, and uploaded files are stored in your dashboard for easy access. It’s perfect for registrations that require permission slips, photo releases, or important documents.

8. Advanced Selling Tools

Selling spirit wear, raffle tickets, or merch? Pro and Team plans give you all the e-commerce extras: item variations (like sizes, colors and bundles), inventory grouping, and discount codes, right from your dashboard.

Have something that’s in high demand? With item waitlists (Team plan), people can add their name and get notified when that item is available again. No more missing out, and you keep the momentum going.

9. Verified Non-Profit Badge and Tax-Deductible Receipts — TEAM

If your group is a verified 501(c)(3), the Team plan gives you access to features built just for you. Add a verified non-profit badge to your collections to build credibility and reassure donors. Plus, automatically send tax-deductible receipts with the required IRS language. It’s a professional touch that makes a big difference.

10. Zapier integration — TEAM

If you’re into automating the small stuff so you can focus on the big picture, you’re going to love our Zapier integration. Seamlessly connect Cheddar Up to other apps and let the automations roll! Whether it’s pushing data to your CRM or triggering a welcome email, we’ve got you covered.

BONUS:
Need even more reasons to make the switch?  Here are a few more features that are exclusive to our premium plans:

Access Codes and Page Privacy (Pro & Team): Limit who can view your collection using privacy settings or shareable access codes.

Shipping Tools (Pro & Team): Collect shipping addresses at checkout and print shipping labels right from your dashboard.

Visitor Reporting (Team): Require page visitors to enter their name and email before viewing your collection.

Auto Open and Close Dates (Team): Schedule collections to launch and close automatically so you can plan ahead with confidence.

Go For It

Upgrading is quick, easy, and extra-efficient. Simply click the plan you want, then login to your account.

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