Is PinPals an alternative to Event Caddy's free plan?

Yes. PinPals offers free setup with online payments enabled and no paid feature tiers. Compare the transaction fees and the exact sponsor, auction, and reporting tools included in each current plan.

Will PinPals build my golf outing website?

Yes. Send your outing details and the PinPals team builds your branded Tournament Hub, registration, sponsors, shop, and auction. You review it before sharing it with golfers.

Can I keep accepting payments directly?

Yes. Enable the organizer's offline methods, such as Venmo, Zelle, check, or cash. Pay Organizer sends an invoice and instructions; the host marks it paid after receiving the money.

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

The short answer

Event Caddy offers free and paid event plans. PinPals is an alternative for organizers who want setup done for them, no paid feature tiers, and card or offline payment tracking in one place. Compare Event Caddy's current plan allowances and golfer fees against the complete workflow your fundraiser needs.

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
Event Caddy	Free plan; PRO $299 per event	$4 per-golfer convenience fee plus processor fees; verify current terms	DIY event sites; PRO adds auctions, sponsor payments, and live scoring

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.

Start with who builds the event page Compare the full cost of collecting money Sponsors and auctions belong in the same plan

Start with who builds the event page

With PinPals, send your outing details and our team builds your branded page, registration, sponsor packages, shop, and silent auction. You review the result and can edit your event after launch.

When evaluating Event Caddy, ask what setup assistance comes with the selected plan and which fundraising tools require an upgrade. A free starting plan is not the same thing as a complete event quote.

Compare the full cost of collecting money

PinPals standard card checkouts carry one 4% + $0.30 Software & Processing Fee with processing included. Hosts can pass, absorb, split, or use the optional tip mode. Cash, check, Venmo, and Zelle payments recorded through Pay Organizer have no PinPals transaction fee.

For Event Caddy, check the current per-golfer convenience charge, processor fees, and any auction-related charges. Compare a golfer checkout and a sponsor checkout separately so a low starting price does not hide the cost of your actual event.

Sponsors and auctions belong in the same plan

PinPals includes sponsor packages, logo recognition, add-on sales, a mobile silent auction, and donation collection without paid feature tiers. Donations carry 0% platform fee; card processing can still apply.

Before switching, list your current sponsor tiers, purchased add-ons, auction items, and paid or unpaid registrations. Our team can rebuild the event page, but existing external payments do not automatically migrate or get charged again.

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 an alternative to Event Caddy's free plan?: Yes. PinPals offers free setup with online payments enabled and no paid feature tiers. Compare the transaction fees and the exact sponsor, auction, and reporting tools included in each current plan.
Will PinPals build my golf outing website?: Yes. Send your outing details and the PinPals team builds your branded Tournament Hub, registration, sponsors, shop, and auction. You review it before sharing it with golfers.
Can I keep accepting payments directly?: Yes. Enable the organizer's offline methods, such as Venmo, Zelle, check, or cash. Pay Organizer sends an invoice and instructions; the host marks it paid after receiving the money.

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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