Is PinPals cheaper than BirdEase?

It depends on the event. PinPals has no upfront setup cost with online payments enabled and charges 4% + $0.30 per standard card checkout. Compare BirdEase's current event package and processing rates using your expected registration and sponsor volume.

Does PinPals include a silent auction?

Yes. Mobile bidding, soft-close protection, outbid alerts, winner payment emails, and host payment recording are included without a paid feature upgrade.

Can my committee move an existing outing?

Yes. Send your event details, packages, and roster to our team. The page can be rebuilt and existing participants entered without charging them again. External payments are not automatically imported.

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Built for charity outings and scrambles

A BirdEase Alternative for Charity Golf Outings

Compare a paid per-event package with a built-for-you Tournament Hub that has no upfront setup cost when online payments are enabled.

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Updated October 11, 2026 · Published by PinPals, a provider included in this comparison.

The short answer

BirdEase is an established golf event and fundraising platform with paid per-event packages. PinPals offers built-for-you setup, no paid feature tiers, and a standard 4% + $0.30 all-inclusive card checkout fee. Neither model is automatically cheaper for every outing. Your event size, payment mix, and setup needs determine the better fit.

Compare the whole outing

Who builds your event page?
What does a complete checkout cost?
Are your fundraising tools included?
Can you reconcile offline payments?

Setup, payments, and the right fit

A free starting plan is not a complete cost comparison. Verify the current plan, transaction charges, and required extras with each vendor.

Golf tournament software setup, payment costs, and use cases
Platform	Setup or plan	Payment costs to compare	Best fit to evaluate
PinPals	$0 setup with online payments enabled	4% + $0.30 per card checkout, processing included	Charity outings and scrambles that want a built-for-you Tournament Hub
BirdEase	$299 per-event package; setup services cost extra	BirdEase Payments advertises 3.9%; confirm the current package	Charity tournaments looking for an established event and auction platform

PinPals does not claim to be cheapest for every event. Large outings may benefit from a flat-fee model. Offline-only PinPals events without Stripe require a separate quote.

Compare total event cost, not one percentage Evaluate the auction from first bid to payment Give the committee less setup work

Compare total event cost, not one percentage

For a $150 card checkout in PinPals Absorb mode, the standard fee is $6.30 and the organizer receives $143.70. In Pass mode the fee is grossed up: the buyer pays $156.56 and the host receives the listed $150, subject to normal settlement and rounding.

A fixed per-event charge with a lower processing rate may work out better for a high-volume event. Include BirdEase's current event package, processing, and setup services in your comparison. PinPals is not presented as the cheapest in every scenario.

Evaluate the auction from first bid to payment

PinPals includes mobile bidding, late-bid soft-close protection, outbid alerts, and winner emails with payment links. Hosts can record organizer-direct auction payments and reconcile them in reports.

BirdEase also markets online auctions. Ask both providers how winner payment reminders, unpaid items, offline settlement, and exports work. An auction feature checklist should cover collection, not just bidding.

Give the committee less setup work

PinPals builds your event from your outing details, including sponsor packages and the registration experience. Hosts then manage teams, check-in, starting holes, and cart signs from Host Tools.

Sponsors can supply logos and golfer details. Cash, check, Venmo, and Zelle can be tracked with automated email invoices when enabled by the organizer, without a PinPals offline transaction fee.

One Tournament Hub, before and after check-in

Registration, sponsor recognition, add-ons, auctions, and scoring live together. Our team handles setup; your committee stays focused on the outing.

Explore Host Tools

A PinPals demo Tournament Hub. Event branding and enabled features vary by organizer.

Frequently asked questions

Is PinPals cheaper than BirdEase?: It depends on the event. PinPals has no upfront setup cost with online payments enabled and charges 4% + $0.30 per standard card checkout. Compare BirdEase's current event package and processing rates using your expected registration and sponsor volume.
Does PinPals include a silent auction?: Yes. Mobile bidding, soft-close protection, outbid alerts, winner payment emails, and host payment recording are included without a paid feature upgrade.
Can my committee move an existing outing?: Yes. Send your event details, packages, and roster to our team. The page can be rebuilt and existing participants entered without charging them again. External payments are not automatically imported.

Sources and comparison notes

Vendor pages are linked below so you can check current offerings. We avoid unsupported feature exclusions and exact competitor prices where a current complete quote is unavailable. This is a PinPals-authored guide, not an independent ranking or a review score.

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