Altruism Ireland vs Classy
Irish donors and registered Irish charities that want zero-platform-fee giving with a strong emphasis on charity transparency and accountability.
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.
Of every 100 donated, Altruism Ireland delivers 1.25 more per 100 to the recipient than Classy.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Altruism Ireland in EUR, Classy in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Altruism Ireland | Classy |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €98.55★ winner | £97.30 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.2% + €0.25★ winner | 2.4% + £0.30 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 4 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | EU | US |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 1 | 6★ winner |
Winner by category.
€98.55 vs £97.30 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
4 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Irish donors and registered Irish charities that want zero-platform-fee giving with a strong emphasis on charity transparency and accountability.
- ✓0% platform fee, so listed charities keep the full donation apart from payment-processing costs.
- ✓Operated by a registered Irish charity (CRA 20082475), aligning its incentives with the causes it lists.
- ✓Transparency focus helps donors assess how charities use their funds.
- ✓Education programmes offered to high-performing charities.
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.
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, Altruism Ireland or Classy?
Of every 100 donated, Altruism Ireland delivers approximately €98.55 to the recipient and Classy delivers approximately £97.30. 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?
Altruism Ireland operates in 1 countries; Classy operates in 4.
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