What is SignUpGenius

What is SignUpGenius?

Simply put - SignUpGenius is an online suite of tools that helps groups and organizations coordinate events, volunteers, donations, tickets, payments, and sign ups.

It replaces paper sign up sheets, email chains, and spreadsheets with one shared link that keeps everyone organized.

SignUpGenius is commonly used by schools, nonprofits, faith groups, teams, workplaces, and individual organizers. However, with the ability to customize each tool the possibilities are endless.

Quick Summary: SignUpGenius in 30 Seconds

SignUpGenius includes a suite of mobile friendly tools for common organizing needs:

• Sign Ups – Volunteer schedules, potlucks, appointments, and item lists
• Donations – Item drives or monetary fundraising
• Tickets – Sell tickets and manage attendance
• Auctions – Run online fundraising auctions
• Payments – Collect and track secure payments in one place

💡 SignUpGenius is used by over 150 million organizers to help bring communities together.

The Problems SignUpGenius Helps Solve

SignUpGenius is designed to reduce the friction that comes with organizing groups and events, whether you’re scheduling volunteers, collecting donations, selling tickets, or managing payments.

Across all SignUpGenius products, organizers benefit from:

• Time savings
  Spend less time building schedules, tracking responses, and sending follow-ups. One sign up link keeps everything organized in real time.
• Fewer emails and messages
  Replace reply-all email chains, group texts, and spreadsheets with a single source of truth that everyone can access.
• Clear commitments
  Participants choose a specific role, item, ticket, or time slot, making responsibilities visible and reducing confusion.
• Better follow-through
  Automatic email and text reminders help reduce no-shows and forgotten commitments.
• Simpler coordination
  Updates, changes, and availability are reflected instantly, so organizers don’t have to resend information.
• Built-in fundraising support
  Collect item donations, monetary donations, ticket sales, and auction bids in one place, with clear tracking.
• Centralized payments and reporting
  Track payments, totals, and participation across events without switching tools.
• Flexible for groups of all sizes
  Start free for small groups, then reduce friction as your needs grow with paid plans that add customization and scale.

How SignUpGenius Works

SignUpGenius brings sign ups, donations, tickets, auctions, and payments together in one central dashboard, so organizers don’t have to manage multiple tools or links.

Most people can get started in just a few minutes.

1. Create what you need
   Choose a sign up, donation, ticket, auction, or payment page. Add event details, roles, items, quantities, or time slots.
2. Share one link
   Send your page by email, text, social media, or QR code*. Updates are reflected instantly, so you don’t need to resend information.
3. Participants take action
   People sign up, donate, purchase tickets, or pay directly. No account is required to participate.
4. Manage everything from one place
   Track participation, payments, and totals in a single dashboard. Automatic reminders help reduce follow-ups and forgotten commitments.

How SignUpGenius Is Different From Forms and Scheduling Tools

Many organizers try forms or scheduling apps first.

• Forms collect information.
• Scheduling tools help find meeting times.
• Spreadsheets track data for organizers.

SignUpGenius focuses on commitments.
For sign ups, it lets people choose a specific role, item, or time slot and clearly shows who is responsible for what. This makes it especially useful for volunteers, events, and shared responsibilities.

👉 Compare SignUpGenius with traditional organizing tools

Who Uses SignUpGenius?

Short Answer: Everyone!

• Schools (PTA/PTO leaders, teachers, room parents)
• Nonprofits and volunteer coordinators
• Faith groups
• Sports teams and clubs
• Workplaces and internal teams
• Neighborhood and community groups

Even though SignUpGenius is often used by groups, individuals can also use our platform for a variety of needs. Scheduling a one-time potluck with friends? Many people find the basic FREE version of sign ups fits their needs exactly.

How Much Does SignUpGenius Cost? Is it Free?

SignUpGenius offers a free option that works well for many smaller needs.

Paid plans help reduce friction for larger groups by removing ads and adding features like more customization, higher messaging volume, and advanced reporting.

You can start free and upgrade only if you need to.

👉 Check out PLANS & PRICING

Common SignUpGenius Examples

SignUpGenius is often used for:

• Volunteer sign up sheets
• Potluck sign ups
• Snack schedules
• Parent-teacher conferences
• Event RSVPs
• Donation drives
• Ticketed fundraisers
• Staff or volunteer coverage schedules

Is SignUpGenius Right for You?

Check out some other useful resources to help you decide if it's the right tool for you!

• How to Build Your First Sign Up With Confidence
• SignUpGenius vs. Jotform
• Use SignUpGenius as a one-stop Planning Hub

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I customize my sign up and event pages?

Yes. SignUpGenius offers a variety of ways to personalize your pages to stay on brand and make it your own?

Is SignUpGenius free?

Yes. SignUpGenius offers a free option, with paid plans available for larger groups or advanced needs.

Do participants need an account?

No. Participants can sign up without creating an account.

Can SignUpGenius send reminders?

Yes. Organizers can send automatic email or text reminders.

How is SignUpGenius different from Google Forms?

Google Forms collects information. SignUpGenius manages commitments and follow-through for groups.