Classy vs iDonate.ie
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.
Irish charities, clubs, schools, and community causes that want low transaction-only fees and a broad set of fundraising tools, including donation pages, crowdfunders, raffles, and events.
Of every 100 donated, iDonate.ie delivers 0.50 more per 100 to the recipient than Classy.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Classy in CAD, iDonate.ie in EUR.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of C$100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 2.4% + C$0.30 | C$97.30 | 0% platform fee |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Classy | iDonate.ie |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | C$97.30 | €97.80★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.4% + C$0.30 | 1.95% + €0.25★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4.9 (494)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 4 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 6★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
€97.80 vs C$97.30 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4.9 on Trustpilot.
4 vs 1 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.
Irish charities, clubs, schools, and community causes that want low transaction-only fees and a broad set of fundraising tools, including donation pages, crowdfunders, raffles, and events.
- ✓0% platform fee with a transaction-only cost of 1.95% + EUR0.25 per donation.
- ✓No setup or monthly fees.
- ✓Donor-covers-the-fee option can reduce the net deduction for causes.
- ✓Broad fundraising toolkit: donation pages, crowdfunders, raffles, and event fundraising.
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 iDonate.ie?
Of every 100 donated, Classy delivers approximately C$97.30 to the recipient and iDonate.ie delivers approximately €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; iDonate.ie operates in 1.
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