CanadaHelps vs Classy
Canadian donors who want a single secure home for their giving, and registered Canadian charities seeking online fundraising tools, automatic tax-receipting, and a profile synced from the CRA database.
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, Classy delivers 1.05 more per 100 to the recipient than CanadaHelps.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: CanadaHelps in CAD, Classy in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | CanadaHelps | Classy |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | C$96.25 | £97.30★ winner |
| Platform fee | 3.75% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + C$0.00 | 2.4% + £0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 4 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | CA (Microsoft) | US |
| Languages | 2★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 5 | 6★ winner |
Winner by category.
£97.30 vs C$96.25 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
4 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Canadian donors who want a single secure home for their giving, and registered Canadian charities seeking online fundraising tools, automatic tax-receipting, and a profile synced from the CRA database.
- ✓Operated by a registered Canadian charity and public foundation dedicated to online giving since 2000.
- ✓Every CRA-registered Canadian charity has a profile, synced automatically from the CRA database.
- ✓Automatic electronic tax receipts are issued for each donation, whether or not the donor has an account.
- ✓Broad payment support: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, gift cards, securities, and cryptocurrency.
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, CanadaHelps or Classy?
Of every 100 donated, CanadaHelps delivers approximately C$96.25 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?
CanadaHelps operates in 1 countries; Classy operates in 4.
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