Classy vs JustGiving
Mid-to-large US nonprofits running enterprise-scale peer-to-peer campaigns, ticketed events, and recurring-giving programmes that need depth beyond a basic donation page.
UK charities and individual fundraisers who want a recognised, no-platform-fee donation platform with Gift Aid support and a fully free direct-donation option.
On a A$100 donation, JustGiving delivers A$0.50 more to the recipient than Classy.
Per-method pricing vs JustGiving.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of A$100, recipient gets | Notes | JustGiving · fee | JustGiving gets | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 2.4% + A$0.30 | A$97.30 | GoFundMe Pay card 2.4% + $0.30; enterprise subscription quoted separately. | 1.9% + A$0.30 | A$97.80 | A$-0.50 |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Classy | JustGiving |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (A$100) | A$97.30 | A$97.80★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.4% + A$0.30 | 1.9% + A$0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4.1 (7,663)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 4 countries | 6 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 6 | 7★ winner |
Winner by category.
A$97.80 vs A$97.30 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4.1 on Trustpilot.
6 vs 4 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Mid-to-large US nonprofits running enterprise-scale peer-to-peer campaigns, ticketed events, and recurring-giving programmes that need depth beyond a basic donation page.
- ✓Enterprise-grade peer-to-peer, events, and recurring-giving tooling.
- ✓Now part of GoFundMe Pro, backed by GoFundMe's reach and 190-million community.
- ✓Essentials plan with zero subscription fees and no setup costs for smaller nonprofits.
- ✓Multi-currency settlement in US dollar, Canadian dollar, pound, Australian dollar, and euro.
UK charities and individual fundraisers who want a recognised, no-platform-fee donation platform with Gift Aid support and a fully free direct-donation option.
- ✓No platform fee and free to set up a fundraising page.
- ✓Low payment processing: 1.9% + GBP0.30 for charities, 2.9% + GBP0.35 for personal crowdfunding.
- ✓Gift Aid administration for UK charities (5% applied to Gift Aid, not the donation).
- ✓Free Giving Checkout option with no processing fees and 100% to the charity.
A third option.
Dutch and other social-impact initiators running Global-Goals-aligned campaigns who value personal coaching and community-building over a high-volume, self-serve crowdfunding marketplace.
Other comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Classy or JustGiving?
On a A$100 donation, Classy delivers approximately A$97.30 to the recipient and JustGiving delivers approximately A$97.80. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Both platforms operate inside the EEA framework. Choose based on local payment-method coverage and language support.
Which platform has more country coverage?
Classy operates in 4 countries; JustGiving operates in 6.
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