Signup platform comparisons

Signup Giant vs. SignUp.com

Compare free group scheduling, paid coordination tools, and the cost of an ad-free event.

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Choose Signup Giant when…

You want ad-free pages, exports, and branding with up to 3 active sheets free, or a non-recurring pass for a busy month.

Consider SignUp.com when…

You need SMS reminders, participant check-in, waivers, or advanced hours reporting available in its paid tiers. Its Basic plan also advertises unlimited SignUps.

Features and everyday workflows

Password protection

Signup Giant: Optional shared sheet password on every plan, including Free. Set it during creation or change it in Event settings; participants still need no account.
SignUp.com: Confirm shared-password protection and any plan restrictions directly with SignUp.com. [1]

Advertising on Sign-Up Pages

Signup Giant: No banner ads or video popups on any plan, including Free.
SignUp.com: The pricing table lists an ad-free upgrade as available. Confirm the total with that upgrade included. [1]

Participant accounts

Signup Giant: Participants use name and email; no participant account required. Organizers have accounts.
SignUp.com: All plans advertise no passwords for participants, mobile-friendly signups, and participant shift swaps. [1]

Pricing and plan limits

Signup Giant: Free: 3 active personal sheets and 3 shared active sheets per organization. $6 Monthly Pass: unlimited personal sheets for 30 days, no auto-renewal. Personal Pro: $49/year. School & Org: $199/year for unlimited sheets in one organization, shared by up to 50 organizers with no personal subscription required. Annual plans renew.
SignUp.com: Basic includes unlimited participants and SignUps. Starter, Plus, and Max add features; the displayed monthly equivalents are billed annually. [1]

Branding and data

Signup Giant: CSV roster export and custom logo/banner uploads are included on Free. Curated signup themes are included on Free too.
SignUp.com: Basic includes logo/image uploads. Advanced participant-hours tracking and reporting are listed in Max and Campus. [1]

Text reminders and check-in

Signup Giant: No SMS reminders or electronic attendance check-in. Organizers can export or print a roster.
SignUp.com: Paid tiers advertise SMS reminders in supported countries; Plus and higher list participant check-in and waivers. [1]

Collecting money

Signup Giant: No participant payment collection within signup sheets.
SignUp.com: All plans list payment and contribution collection; verify applicable transaction fees. [1]

Signup Giant and SignUp.com: features, pricing, and participant experience
What matters	Signup Giant	SignUp.com
Password protection	Optional shared sheet password on every plan, including Free. Set it during creation or change it in Event settings; participants still need no account.	Confirm shared-password protection and any plan restrictions directly with SignUp.com. [1]
Advertising on Sign-Up Pages	No banner ads or video popups on any plan, including Free.	The pricing table lists an ad-free upgrade as available. Confirm the total with that upgrade included. [1]
Participant accounts	Participants use name and email; no participant account required. Organizers have accounts.	All plans advertise no passwords for participants, mobile-friendly signups, and participant shift swaps. [1]
Pricing and plan limits	Free: 3 active personal sheets and 3 shared active sheets per organization. $6 Monthly Pass: unlimited personal sheets for 30 days, no auto-renewal. Personal Pro: $49/year. School & Org: $199/year for unlimited sheets in one organization, shared by up to 50 organizers with no personal subscription required. Annual plans renew.	Basic includes unlimited participants and SignUps. Starter, Plus, and Max add features; the displayed monthly equivalents are billed annually. [1]
Branding and data	CSV roster export and custom logo/banner uploads are included on Free. Curated signup themes are included on Free too.	Basic includes logo/image uploads. Advanced participant-hours tracking and reporting are listed in Max and Campus. [1]
Text reminders and check-in	No SMS reminders or electronic attendance check-in. Organizers can export or print a roster.	Paid tiers advertise SMS reminders in supported countries; Plus and higher list participant check-in and waivers. [1]
Collecting money	No participant payment collection within signup sheets.	All plans list payment and contribution collection; verify applicable transaction fees. [1]

Budget for the whole event

SignUp.com: Basic is free. Starter is advertised at $99.99 billed annually; Plus $249.99/year; Max $499.99/year. Ad-free upgrades are listed separately. Campus starts at $99/year; confirm school coverage.

Signup Giant: $0 for up to 3 active personal sheets; $6 once for 30 days of unlimited personal sheets; $49/year for personal Pro. Free organizations include a shared hub, departments, up to 50 organizers, and 3 active sheets shared across the organization. School & Org is $199/year for unlimited sheets inside one organization; members need no personal subscription. Pro and School & Org are recurring annual subscriptions. See our plans.

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Sources and how we compare

Official product information reviewed October 23, 2026. Features, fees, and plan limits can change. These comparisons describe published features and our assessment of fit, rather than hands-on performance benchmarks. Unverified plan details are left for you to confirm.

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